Former WWE wrestler CM Punk has been pictured in UFC gear for the first time since announcing he had agreed a deal with the mixed martial arts company . Phillip Brooks , the 36-year-old 's real name , revealed in December last year that he had signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC and will fight in the welterweight or middleweight division . CM Punk is n't due to make his debut until later this year but he has taken part in a photoshoot revealing his UFC image . Former professional wrestler CM Punk poses for a photoshoot wearing UFC gloves . The 36-year-old announced he had signed a contract with the UFC in December last year . Phillip Brooks , CM Punk 's real name , last appeared in the WWE in January last year . The announcement of his switch was made at UFC 181 in December , as Robbie Lawler beat Johny Hendricks in their welterweight title rematch . CM Punk 's last appearance in WWE came in January 2014 during the annual Royal Rumble event . In an interview Punk revealed that he was suspended by the WWE after walking out shortly after the event . Following the lifting of his suspension CM Punk claimed he was not contacted by the company and his contract was terminated in June . CM Punk follows in the footsteps of former WWE stars Lesnar , Dave Bautista and Bobby Lashley . CM Punk takes down Mark Henry during their previous match at the WWE Monday Night Raw Supershow .
CM Punk , real name Phillip ##vich , left the promotion last month . The year - old announced he was leaving UFC in December 2016 . CM ##ovich is not due to make his UFC debut until later this year . CLICK HERE for all the latest UFC fights .