Phillip Jack Brooks (born October 26, 1978) is an American MMA fighter, comic book writer, and retired professional wrestler better known by his ring as CM Punk. He currently fights in the welterweight category for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Before becoming a professional wrestler, Punk was a successful mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC. As a fighter, he was recognized for his aggressive style and was nicknamed "The Notorious" Punk for his ability to draw blood from his opponents during fights. Punk started his wrestling career in 2001, when he entered the World Wrestling Federation (WWF)'s developmental territory, the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). He later joined the international promotion International Wrestling Revolution Group (IWRG), where he became famous for his work with their championship team, Los Guerreros del Magia (Warriors of Magic Mystery). In 2007, Punk left IWRG to join the Mexican promotion Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), where he has become one of its most popular wrestlers ever since. During his time in Mexico, Punk won several championships including the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship once. He also held the NWA World Tag Team Championship twice. In addition, he earned himself a place in wrestling history by becoming the first man to win the WWE Championship at two different times.