This is the Caged Agression 36 live blog for Pat Miletich vs. Mike Jackson, a 175-pound contest main event on Saturday in Davenport, Iowa.
The bout was booked after a long internet feud between UFC Hall of Fame Pat Miletich and UFC veteran Mike Jackson. The fight has been billed as a ‘clash of ideologies and principles’ with Miletich a well-known figure in right wing politics and Jackson equally familiar for his left wing commentary on X.
Miletich is one of several fighters drawn into the fray, though he’s not the only one. Jackson is currently embroiled in an assault case stemming from a gym fight with Jake Shields, whom he clashed with on social media before Shields confronted him at the UFC Performance Institute.
Miletich, 55, is returning to MMA competition for the first time in 15 years, though he competed in a kickboxing bout in 2020.
Jackson, 38, makes his first fight appearance since a stoppage loss to Pete Rodriguez ended his UFC run with a 1-2-1 record.
Check out the Caged Agression 36 Pat Miletich vs. Mike Jackson live blog below.
Round 1: Yes, everybody, Pat Miletich is fighting right now at the age of 55. No glove touch and we’re off. Jackson lands a pair of leg kicks and Miletich shoots for a takedown. Jackson is able to stay on his feet, but is drilled with a big right hand by Miletich and Jackson is down! Whoa!
Miletich going for a kimura, but gets a crucifix position and is unloading with elbows repeatedly on Jackson. Miletich now talking some trash while landing more elbows. Still just over two minutes to go and more uncontested elbows landed from Miletich to the delight of the crowd. Jackson in full survival mode as he eats another elbow, but Miletich has slowed down some, perhaps to conserve some energy, but then lands a few more elbows. Jackson has has no offense at all. All Miletich early as he ends the round with more elbows.
MMAFighting scores it 10-8 for Miletich
Round 2: Mike Jackson needs a momentum swing very, very badly here. Jackson lands a clean right hand that finds the mark, Miletich appeared to go for a takedown but thought better of it. Miletich shoots fully this time and gets Jackson down, then takes his back, now full mount for Miletich.
Jackson trying to defend, Miletich lands a couple of short right hands, now moves to half guard, now to side control. Another right hand from Miletich and the mauling continues with still more than half a round left. Jackson just can’t get back to his feet, let alone get any space on the mat from Miletich’s top position. Hammer fist from Miletich and looks for the neck, Jackson escapes and they get back to their feet. Big right hand from Miletich, Jackson lands an uppercut. Jackson now starting to land on the feet as both guys are exhausted. Jackson lands big on Miletich and has him hurt. Jackson gets the momentum swing he needed and may have stolen that round.
MMAFighting scores the round 10-9 for Miletich, 20-17 Miletich overall
Round 3: Miletich is gassed. He may not get up for the third. Miletich can not continue and it’s all over. Jackson is going to get a TKO victory despite probably losing the first two rounds.
Jens Pulver yelling at Jackson to be respectful to Miletich, who tried to stand up off of the stool, but his body just gave out on him.
Official result: Mike Jackson def. Pat Miletich via verbal submission – Round 2, 5:00
Jackson now getting interviewed in the cage. “The Truth” puts over Davenport, and even Miletich as being a “pioneer” and legend of the sport. Perhaps, the beef is squashed, at least from the Jackson side.
Miletich now getting an interview. The 55-year-old gives Jackson credit for his ability to take punishment and says that he gassed in a fight for the first time ever. “I couldn’t breathe. I feel like a coward,” for the fight ending the way that it did. Miletich then says the country needs to stick together and not be divided, or manipulated, before thanking the fans and his team.