Mike Jackson: Mickey Gall Will Finish CM Punk In The First Round

Mickey Gall recently defeated Mike Jackson at UFC Fight Night 82. The victory secured Gall a shot against CM Punk later this year. Jackson recently spoke with The MMA Hour about his loss to Gall, and his thoughts on what will happen when Gall steps in the octagon with Punk.

“I think Mickey takes him out in the first round. I think it’s a first-round finish for Mickey. Look, Phil [Brooks], he can train with these guys for as long as possible,” Jackson said. “The wear and tear he’s had on his body from professional wrestling, I just don’t see him advancing. There are people like BJ Penn who’s coming out who received their black belt in three years, things like that. I don’t see him as being that type of athlete and definitely doesn’t have that type of fighter IQ."

“I don’t believe in lucky punches and things like that, but that’s all he really has is a puncher’s chance to close his eyes and to throw a wild shot. I don’t see him being able to take Mickey down and submit him. Especially on the hands, his striking is horrible.”