Wrestling fans have been waiting for former WWE star CM Punk to make his debut in the UFC. He finally has his first fight scheduled after a 18 month wait.

The UFC has announced that CM Punk will make his debut at UFC 203 this September in Cleveland. Punk, who has never fought in MMA, will face Mickey Gall. Gall, 24, is 2-0 in his MMA career including a win in the UFC back at UFC Fight Night 82.

Punk was with the WWE from 2005-2014 and is a former WWE World Heavyweight Champion. He signed with the UFC in December 2014.

UFC 203 will feature a main event Heavyweight title fight between Stipe Miocic and Alistair Overeem. The card is scheduled for September 10th.

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