If you’re looking for updates on some of MMA’s bigger names, “UFC Tonight” had you covered. Dana White joined Wednesday’s edition of the weekly show, and the UFC boss discussed a wide range of topics. In addition to dumping on UFC champ Tyron Woodley , blasting referee Mario Yamasaki , and trying to goad Floyd Mayweather into a UFC fight with Conor McGregor, White gave some other updates of note. ‘CM Punk’ returns? Although it appears former WWE star and onetime UFC fighter Phil “ CM Punk ” Brooks is moving closer to his second MMA fight – and his first since a quick submission loss to Mickey Gall in a September 2016 MMA/UFC debut – White said nothing is set. Related So you're realizing that CM Punk is probably going to fight at UFC 225: Five steps to total acceptance Although fellow ex-Gall opponent/MMA journalist Mike Jackson (0-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) appears to be a possibility, and though Chicago-based Punk (0-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) could help sell tickets for June’s UFC 225 event in the Windy City, we await official word.
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