CM Punk finally came face-to-face with Mickey Gall, the 24-year-old fighter who has been aching to be his first opponent. From all indications, Gall is one tough cookie and Punk may want to be careful.
But if that 45-second win is an indication, it hardly gives Punk any opportunity to see what he must prepare for. The only thing he may have gotten out of it is that this kid loves to punch and go for the submission once he wears out his opponent.
While Gall's game plan has most likely been uncovered, such isn't mutual. The only thing that Gall can go on right now is the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) years of Punk which everyone knows is unlikely to help out the 37-year-old star in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) circle.
So while many are seeing an impressive Gall, many are left wondering how he can size up to Punk.
The only thing that he and fans know right now is that Punk is in deep training as guided by Duke Roufus. Other than that, any skill set or tactic that the former WWE champion has is a mystery.
Punk did say he was impressed with Gall and that he was looking forward to their first match which has yet to be announced. But the thing is, Gall could be caught off guard with Punk working on something he doesn't know.
It could be a striking game or a grounding grapple game for Punk, although the latter seems like a better idea, considering the energy that Gall carries.
But the real question here is Punk's durability. The age difference is glaring and no matter how prepare he may be, his stamina could be a factor.
Gall has lots of it and will to for the kill early. He intends to finish it in the first round, which means he will be on the offensive. Is Punk ready? Well, if not, he may want to work on his agility and defense to thwart Gall's planned mode of attack.
