CM Punk: Contrary to popular belief I have been punched in the face

Former WWE wrestler and newly-signed UFC fighter CM Punk was on SI Now Thursday, where he helped straighten out a misconception. Punk has, in fact, been punched

Former WWE wrestler and newly-signed UFC fighter CM Punk was on SI Now Thursday, where he helped straighten out a misconception.

Punk has, in fact, been punched in the face. He's been beaten up. He's not worried about being able to take a few hits when he makes his MMA debut. 

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Of course, as Punk points out, the goal is not to get punched in the face at all, but that seems pretty inevitable.

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