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Dana White: With UFC 196 victory Mickey Gall will fight CM Punk

At UFC 196, ‘Looking for a Fight’ prospect Mickey Gall will take on fellow newcomer Michael Jackson. With a victory that evening, Gall will be the man staking claim to challenge former WWE superstar CM Punk.

The news came on Wednesday from UFC President Dana White on TSN in Canada.

“I’m bringing Mickey Gall in and he’s gonna fight a kid named Michael Jackson, they’re going to fight on the prelims on Feb. 6 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 revealed.