CM Punk Supports Ronda Rousey

WWE star appears at Netflix MMA special event

Summary

– CM Punk attended the Netflix MMA event headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano

– Punk picked Rousey to win before the main event started

– Rousey defeated Carano by armbar in just 17 seconds

CM Punk was in attendance for Ronda Rousey’s MMA return against Gina Carano.

The fight headlined the Most Valuable Promotions MMA event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The card streamed live on Netflix and featured one of the most talked-about women’s MMA matchups in years.

Before the main event, Punk was interviewed from the crowd. He appeared relaxed and said he was picking Rousey to win, while still acknowledging Carano as a dangerous opponent.

Punk believed Rousey would have the edge if the fight got into the clinch. That prediction proved accurate when Rousey quickly took control and locked in her signature armbar.

Rousey forced Carano to tap just 17 seconds into the first round. After the fight, both women shared a respectful moment in the cage.

Punk was not the only notable name at the event. Tommy Lee and Michael Irvin were also among the celebrities in attendance for the Netflix special.

The appearance gave WWE fans another crossover moment, with Punk showing support for a former WWE star on a major combat sports stage.