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UFC legend Pat Miletich quits on his stool after going up two rounds against Mike Jackson

Pat MiletichOn Saturday night, MMA pioneer Pat Miletich returned to action with mixed results. Miletich, 55, who is best known for being the UFC’s inaugural welterweight world champion, stepped inside the cage under the Caged Aggression MMA banner in Davenport, IA for a grudge match with former friend and student Mike Jackson. Competing for the first […]

Pat Miletich

On Saturday night, MMA pioneer Pat Miletich returned to action with mixed results.

Miletich, 55, who is best known for being the UFC’s inaugural welterweight world champion, stepped inside the cage under the Caged Aggression MMA banner in Davenport, IA for a grudge match with former friend and student Mike Jackson. Competing for the first time in more than three years, Miletich looked quite good in the early going, blasting Jackson with an overhand right that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas. The crowd roared in excitement as Miletich jumped on his man and pummeled Jackson for the remainder of the round, likely earning him a 10-8 on the scorecards.

Miletich saw similar success in the second, scoring an early takedown and dropping elbow strikes on Jackson. However, Jackson was eventually able to work his way back up. Back on his feet, Miletich looked noticeably exhausted, taking deep heavy breaths. Still, that didn’t stop him from launching another overhand right that narrowly took Jackson off his feet again.

Unfortunately, that’s where Pat Miletich’s success, and likely his career, would end.

Pat Miletich Throws in the Towel

Sitting on the stool before the third round, Miletich was unable to muster the strength needed to go another five minutes and ultimately threw in the towel despite being up on the scorecards 20-17.

Official Result: Mike Jackson def. Pat Miletich via verbal submission at 5:00 of Round 2.

With the loss, Miletich fell to 29-8-2 overall and will likely call it a career. Following the loss, Miletich credited Jackson for fighting a smart fight.

Competing under the UFC banner between 1998 and 2002, Pat Miletich went on an impressive 8-2 run inside the Octagon. Before Saturday’s scrap in the Quad Cities, his last fight came against boxing legend Michael Nunn in a crossover kickboxing clash in July 2020. Nunn won the bout via unanimous decision.

Exclusive: Mike Jackson details UFC PI altercation with Jake Shields ahead of his fight with legend Pat Miletich

Mike JacksonMike Jackson shared his side of the incident between him and former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields at the UFC Performance Institute last year. Jackson, who fight fans likely remember as the man who fought wrestling superstar CM Punk at UFC 225 in 2018, will make his return to the cage on October 14 for […]

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Mike Jackson shared his side of the incident between him and former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields at the UFC Performance Institute last year.

Jackson, who fight fans likely remember as the man who fought wrestling superstar CM Punk at UFC 225 in 2018, will make his return to the cage on October 14 for a clash with MMA pioneer Pat Miletich. The pair will square off under the Caged Aggression MMA banner in Davenport, Iowa.

But first, Jackson sat down with Danny Podolsky in an exclusive LowKick MMA interview to share his side of an incident that occurred between himself and Shields at the UFC PI in December 2022 and how exactly their rivalry began.

“Jake Shields said some wild f*cking sh*t on Twitter. I questioned him like, ‘Yo, why are you saying’… If you go to his Twitter feed, he doesn’t even hide it,” Jackson said. “He’s openly and blatantly hosting white nationalists and his beliefs, whether it’s for engagement or not. So I questioned him about it and he’s like, ‘Yo, let’s fight.’ I’m not trying to fight you. I’m just trying to figure out why you’re talking the way you’re talking. ‘No, let’s fight.’ Alright, if you want to fight, come to Houston and put on some boxing gloves. I’m not fighting Jake Shields in MMA. That doesn’t make any sense.

“You wanna box, let’s box. ‘You’re a f*cking p*ssy, blah, blah, blah.’ Look, these are the terms. You want to fight me? These are the terms and he brushes that off.”

Jackson Says That He Tried to Leave Peacefully Before Shields Grabbed Him From Behind and Dragged Him to the Floor

After their altercation online, the two men just happened to be at the UFC PI in Las Vegas. It was there that Shields, backed up by a group of individuals, confronted Mike Jackson moments before things got physical.

“Fast forward to the PI, I just had to fight. I was recovering from surgery and trying to get a workout in,” Jackson continued. “I’m gonna say it was a coincidence. I don’t think he knew… I wasn’t posting that I was there. He comes up, he sees me, and he’s like, ‘Racist Mike Jackson!’ I’m like, cool. I’m gonna get back to my workout. You gonna come here and do what you have to do. I’m gonna do what I’m doing.

“Essentially, he prevents me from working out. He spits on me and again, I’m not… I got my gloves on. I’m not trying to fight this dude because if I still off on Jake in that moment… Again, I’m recovering from face surgery. If I still off on him, then it’s going to be a fight and he has every right to fight back if I hit him. So I don’t hit this dude, and then I start looking around and he has like six guys. He essentially has backup. I’m by myself. I know what street fights and gang attacks look like.

“I’m trying to avoid it. He kept egging it on. I’m not fighting you. I don’t know why you think I’m fighting you, particularly at the PI. There are cameras everywhere. So I’m finally trying to grab my stuff and he grabs me from behind and pulls me down. It was so slow I was like, ‘Wait, what’s happening here?’ He’s on top of me and I cover up because I gotta protect my face.”

It wasn’t until Jake Shields posted a video of the incident on social media that Jackson decided to press charges. After failing to show up for an arraignment in September, Shields was charged with misdemeanor battery, and a bench warrant was issued. Thus far, Shields has not been taken into custody nor has he turned himself in.

“Jake Shields is a nazi piece of sh*t and a coward,” Jackson added. “He’s an opportunist. He’s a try-hard. He’s only doing this because no one likes him and he needs attention in his life and that’s what all of this is about for him. He craves attention. He feels he’s out of the spotlight now and this is his way to stay relevant. By being a white nationalist on social media. But there are consequences for actions.”

Ex-UFC fighter Jake Shields charged with battery following December assault on Mike Jackson at UFC P.I.

Jake ShieldsFormer Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields has been charged with misdemeanor battery following an alleged assault on Mike Jackson at the UFC Performance Institute in December. According to a report from MMA Fighting, Shields was charged with a single count of misdemeanor battery in connection with the incident. A summons was issued for the one-time UFC […]

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Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields has been charged with misdemeanor battery following an alleged assault on Mike Jackson at the UFC Performance Institute in December.

According to a report from MMA Fighting, Shields was charged with a single count of misdemeanor battery in connection with the incident. A summons was issued for the one-time UFC title challenger on August 9, but he failed to appear at an arraignment on September 21. That same day, a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

Shields has not been detained on the charge, nor has he publicly commented on it.

What began as an argument online over race-related issues came to a boiling point in December when both men were present inside the UFC P.I. in Las Vegas. Shields posted a video on X that appeared to show him on top of Jackson and reigning down punches while surrounded by a group of onlookers.

“Finally ran into the b*tch Mike Jackson,” Shields wrote. “He quickly discovered the difference between calling people Nazis in person vs on Twitter. This racist is lucky so many people were there to save his pathetic racist ass.”

During an interview with MMA Fighting to discuss his impending clash with UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich in Davenport, Iowa, Jackson had some unsavory words for Shields.

“He’s a piece of sh*t,” Jackson said. “Jake Shields, I know somebody is going to tell you about this. You better be on your best behavior, you f*cking coward. Because the man is looking [for you]. He has a warrant out for his arrest because he’s a coward piece of sh*t. So he’s on the run essentially. He’s ducking and dodging the cops because they want to get him. The [district attorney] wants to get his ass real good. So that’s going to happen.”

Mike Jackson Says Jake Shields Backed Out of a Fight to Settle Their Differences

Jackson and Miletich were once friends with the MMA pioneer training Jackson ahead of his matchup with wrestling superstar CM Punk inside the Octagon. According to Jackson, their falling out came when Miletich attended the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The two fighters will now settle their differences under the Caged Aggression MMA banner later this month.

Jackson attempted to set up a similar meeting between himself and Jake Shields but claimed that Shields ultimately bowed out of the proposed PRIDE-style scrap on pay-per-view.

“He’s pasting this narrative online that I’m scared of him and he whooped me,” Jackson said. “First of all, the dude attacked me from behind like the coward piece of sh*t that he is. Fine. He said he wanted to fight. I gave him terms to fight. We agreed to the terms of the fight, and then he jumped me from behind.

“He agreed to box me. Those are his words. OK, you agreed to box me, here are the terms. We do PRIDE rules, a 10-minute first round, and every round after that is five minutes. There is no round limit. We go until someone quits or someone gets knocked out, and it will be on a pay-per-view stream and we split the profits — 60 percent to the winner and 40 percent to the loser. He’s like ‘No, f*ck that, you’re a p*ssy, I want to fight you UFC 1, bare-knuckle rules.’ You’re a f*cking piece of sh*t.

“That’s fine, they’ve got a warrant out for your arrest, Jake Shields, you f*cking piece of shit coward Nazi. They’re coming for you boy – you better watch out.”

Pat Miletich makes MMA return against Mike Jackson in a battle of ‘societal divisions and political conflicts’

Pat MiletichUFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich will return to the cage for a clash in his hometown this October. Miletich, the first-ever UFC welterweight world champion, will compete under the Caged Aggression MMA banner in Davenport, IA on October 14th as part of a two-night event entitled ‘Bad Blood.’ His opponent will be former UFC […]

Pat Miletich

UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich will return to the cage for a clash in his hometown this October.

Miletich, the first-ever UFC welterweight world champion, will compete under the Caged Aggression MMA banner in Davenport, IA on October 14th as part of a two-night event entitled ‘Bad Blood.’ His opponent will be former UFC standout a ex-protege, Mike ‘The Truth’ Jackson. The promotion issued a press release on Monday, detailing the history between Jacskon and ‘The Croatian Sensation’ and how their unlikely pairing ultimately came together.

“The history leading up to this momentous bout is rife with intrigue and controversy. Jackson, with his charismatic and controversial personality, had a brief but impactful career in the UFC. His connection with Pat Miletich came to the forefront when he sought Miletich’s guidance and cornering for his highly publicized fight against former professional wrestler CM Punk.

“However, the aftermath of that fight took an unexpected turn after Miletich attended the Trump rally in Washington DC on January 6th, 2021, in which Jackson wrote a contentious article accusing Miletich of racism due to his attendance and controversial photos that emerged from this event. The ensuing allegations led to Miletich’s departure from Legacy Fighting Championship (LFA) and a purported blacklisting from MMA commentating, fueling Miletich’s desire for payback.

“In response, Jackson stated, ‘I’ll admit, I hate this happened to someone I called a friend, brother, and coach. But there is no gray area when it comes to racism, and the best way to hurt a snow roach is to attack their pocketbook.’ 

“Miletich vehemently denies the accusations, asserting that he has been unjustly targeted and that his character has been unfairly tarnished. He is now seeking redemption and to restore his standing within the MMA community and views this fight as an opportunity to silence doubters and reclaim his place in the sport that he helped shape.

“The upcoming battle between Miletich and Jackson represents more than just a clash of physical prowess; it embodies a clash of ideologies and principles. Miletich, at 57 years old, symbolizes the resilience and determination of an aging warrior, drawing upon a lifetime of experience and honed skills. Jackson, on the other hand, represents youth, speed, and the progressive ideals of the current era. This confrontation between the two fighters encapsulates the broader societal divisions and political conflicts prevalent in today’s world.”

Pat Miletich Will Make His First Walk to the Cage in 15 Years

Pat Miletich, 57, is the proprietor of one of the most celebrated gyms in mixed martial arts history, Miletich Fighting Systems. Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River in Bettendorf, IA, MFS housed some of the UFC’s most iconic world champions, including recently inducted UFC Hall of Famers ‘Ruthless’ Robbie Lawler and Jens Pulver. He also played a role in the rise of former champions Tim ‘The Maine-iac’ Sylvia and Matt Hughes who called MFS home for many years.

‘The Croation Sensation’ largely walked away from the sport in 2002, but returned to the cage in 2008 for a bout with Thomas Denny under the Adrenaline MMA banner. He won via a second-round knockout.

“We have an intriguing matchup that goes beyond the realm of sports,” said Mike Goodwin, promoter of Caged Aggression MMA. “This fight presents a clash of values and perspectives that will undoubtedly captivate audiences around the world.”

The bout will reportedly be a fully-sanctioned three round mixed martial arts contest despite the near 20-year age gap between the two men. Both nights will be available to stream live on pay-per-view and tickets are currently on sale via Nitro Tickets.

Jake Shields Reacts To Mike Jackson’s Recent UFC Release

Former UFC fighter Jake Shields is happy to see Mike Jackson released by the promotion just weeks after their UFC PI altercation. Shields and Jackson came to blows during an encounter at the UFC PI in Las Vegas. Their beef on Twitter turned from the ke…

Former UFC fighter Jake Shields is happy to see Mike Jackson released by the promotion just weeks after their UFC PI altercation. Shields and Jackson came to blows during an encounter at the UFC PI in Las Vegas. Their beef on Twitter turned from the keyboards to the PI floors, as Shields and Jackson wrestled…

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Mike Jackson Released From UFC, Wants To Box Jake Shields

Mike Jackson has been released from his UFC contract and is now immediately looking to set up an unsanctioned fight with Jake Shields. Last month, Jackson and Shields were involved in an altercation at the UFC Performance Institute, which culminated in…

Mike Jackson has been released from his UFC contract and is now immediately looking to set up an unsanctioned fight with Jake Shields. Last month, Jackson and Shields were involved in an altercation at the UFC Performance Institute, which culminated in Shields allegedly assaulting Jackson. Jackson has since revealed that he has pressed charges against…

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