Dana White Has Revealed CM Punk’s First Likely UFC Opponent

UFC President Dana White recently spoke to Michael Landsberg on Off The Record and it appears he’s found CM Punk’s first opponent. White noted that Mickey Gall has a good chance of stepping into the octagon with Punk but he has to get past Michael Jackson first.

“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.” White said.

Gall was recently featured on the “Looking For a Fighter” web series and he also commented on possibly facing CM Punk in the octagon. He predicted that he will knock him out in the first round if they fight.

“I finish CM Punk. I’m not sure if I knock him out or I submit him, but I think it ends and I think it ends in the first round. I’m supremely confident. I think I’m made for this fight, it’s a dream opportunity. I did think I’d get to the UFC one day but didn’t think it would happen this quick but I’m extremely ready. If this comes to fruition, I’ll be a happy man.” Gall told Fox Sports recently.

You can check out the interview with Dana White in the clip above.