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Potential CM Punk Opponent Mickey Gall to Compete at UFC 196

Former professional wrestling star CM Punk has a date and a potential opponent for his UFC debut.

During an appearance on ”Off the Record” with Michael Landsberg, UFC President Dana White revealed that Mickey Gall will face Punk at UFC 200 if Gall defeats Michael Jackson in a preliminary contest at UFC 196.

"I'm bringing Mickey Gall in, and he's going to fight a kid named Michael Jackson," White said. "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.