MMA Fighting · Apr 13, 2016
Mike Jackson released by UFC after just one bout, headed for the boxing ring
Esther Lin, MMA FightingThe situation was all a little novel, but Mike Jackson -- who made his UFC debut against fellow debutant Mickey Gall on Feb. 6 in Las Vegas -- was never long for the Octagon.
Jackson has been released by the promotion after getting submitted in 45 seconds against Gall, the fighter who was discovered during an airing of Lookin' For A Fight being groomed for the chance to face pro wrestler-turned-mixed martial artist CM Punk (real name Phil Brooks).
"I was released few weeks ago," Jackson told MMA Fighting. "I wish they would have done it sooner, or gave me the Artem [Lobov] fight. But I'm getting back to boxing next month."