MMAFighting.com ‘s Ariel Helwani is reporting UFC is currently discussing a potential CM Punk versus Mike Jackson matchup for the UFC 225 event in Chicago this June.
According to the report, discussions are still in the early stages, and no final decision has been made yet. UFC just announced the event (which is scheduled to take place at the United Center) last week, and Punk drew speculation about being on the card due to it being his hometown, and tweeting about the match card after it was announced.
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Jackson has actively campaigned for the fight against Punk, who made his debut against Mickey Gall in September 2016, but the fight is not confirmed as of now.
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Wrestler CM Punk attends the WWE Survivor Series 25th Anniversary party at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: CM Punk attends the WWE Survivor Series 25th Anniversary party at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage)
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Wrestler CM Punk makes an announcement at the WWE Survivor Series 25th Anniversary party at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 08: WWE Champion CM Punk throws out the first pitch before the Chicago Cubs versus the Atlanta Braves game on May 8, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 10: (L-R) SiriusXM hosts Gregg "Opie" Hughes and Anthony Cumia and comedian Jim Norton and WWE wrestler CM Punk broadcast a special edition of "The Opie & Anthony Show" live from at 115 Bourbon Street Bar on August 10, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
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ROSEMONT, IL - AUGUST 11: WWE wrestler CM Punk attends his question and answer session Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2012 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 11, 2012 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Paul Warner/WireImage)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 16: WWE Superstar CM Punk attends the WWE SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 16, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images For WWE)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 16: Pauly D and CM Punk attend the WWE SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party at The Beverly Hills Hotel on August 16, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Araya Diaz/FilmMagic)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 16: WWE Superstar CM Punk attends the WWE Summerslam kick off party at The Beverly Hills Hotel on August 16, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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ROSEMONT, IL - AUGUST 09: WWE Superstar CM Punk attends Day 1 of Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2013 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 9, 2013 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
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ROSEMONT, IL - AUGUST 09: WWE Superstar CM Punk attends Day 1 of Wizard World Chicago Comic Con 2013 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on August 9, 2013 in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 13: CM Punk attends WWE SummerSlam Press Conference at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 13: WWE Superstar CM Punk attends the WWE SummerSlam press conference at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 13: WWE Superstar CM Punk attends the WWE SummerSlam press conference at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 13: CM Punk arrives to the WWE SummerSlam Press Conference at Beverly Hills Hotel on August 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Keipher McKennie/WireImage)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA- AUGUST 15: WWE wrestler CM Punk attends WWE & E! Entertainment's 'SuperStars For Hope' at the Beverly Hills Hotel on August 15, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.(Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 13: WWE Superstar CM Punk attends the WWE SummerSlam Press Conference on August 13, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Barry King/FilmMagic)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 15: Professional Wrestler CM Punk attends the WWE SummerSlam VIP party on August 15, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Barry King/FilmMagic)
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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 15: WWE wrestler CM Punk throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Royals 3-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 15: WWE wrestler CM Punk throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 15, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Royals 3-2. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 13: MMA fighter and former WWE champion, CM Punk, and wife WWE wrestler AJ Lee, celebrate after the Chicago Blackhawks scored against the New Jersey Devils in the third period during the NHL game at the United Center on February 13, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 30: Former WWE wrestler CM Punk reacts after shooting the puck in between periods of the NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on March 30, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)