CM Punk's First UFC Opponent Revealed

We now have an opponent and possible date for his UFC debut.

After a lengthy wait and much speculation regarding his anticipated mixed martial arts debut, we now have information on who we may see former WWE superstar CM Punk square off against when he finally steps inside the octagon. In an interview with Michael Landsberg, UFC president Dana White finally dropped some news regarding Punk and his future:

"I'm bringing Mickey Gall in and he's going to fight a kid named Michael Jackson. They're going to fight on the prelims on February 6th on Fight Pass and if he wins that fight, Mickey Gall will fight CM Punk and CM Punk will be there at the fight to watch."
MIckey Gall is a 23-year old with a record of 1-0, with his victory coming by way of submission. His opponent Michael Jackson is much more experienced, sporting a record just above .500 at 11-10. Gall was a featured contestant on the YouTube series Dana White: Looking For A Fight, which was partially being used as a vehicle to find CM Punk an opponent. It looks like it may have worked. With the fight taking place in February, should he win that gives Gall time to get in a full camp just in time for a about in the summer, which could end up being the blockbuster UFC 200 card which the promotion will look to stack with as much starpower as possible. It would be an ideal time to debut Punk who carries with him outside name recognition but very little in the way of actual fighting skill.

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