During a recent interview with the New York Post , Dana White confirmed that CM Punk will get another opportunity in the UFC. Punk’s first fight with the organisation, which was also his first pro MMA fight altogether, ended in a first-round submission loss at the hands of Mickey Gall.
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“I like that guy. He’s a good dude,” White said. “He wants one more. He wants to get another shot. I’m going to give it to him.”
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 07: Phil CM Punk Brooks holds an open workout session for fans and media at Gateway Plaza outside Quicken Loans Arena September 7, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 07: Phil CM Punk Brooks holds an open workout session for fans and media at Gateway Plaza outside Quicken Loans Arena September 7, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 07: Phil CM Punk Brooks interacts with media after an open workout session for fans and media at Gateway Plaza outside Quicken Loans Arena September 7, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Opponents Phil CM Punk Brooks and Mickey Gall face off during the UFC 203 press conference at Quicken Loans Arena September 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Phil CM Punk Brooks poses for photos during the UFC 203 press conference at Quicken Loans Arena September 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Phil CM Punk Brooks interacts with media during the UFC 203 press conference at Quicken Loans Arena September 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Phil CM Punk Brooks interacts with media during the UFC 203 press conference at Quicken Loans Arena September 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)