UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich will return to mixed martial arts at 55 years old when he faces four-time Octagon vet Mike Jackson at a Caged Aggression event in October.
The promotion recently announced the bout, which is part of a two-night event and takes place at the River Center in Davenport, Iowa. According to a release, “this confrontation between the two fighters encapsulates the broader societal divisions and political conflicts prevalent in today’s world.” The bad blood between the two apparently stems from Jackson’s reaction to Miletich’s participation during the now-infamous protests at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Miletich, a former UFC welterweight champion, hasn’t competed professionally in MMA since Dec. 11, 2008, when he defeated Thomas Denny via second-round KO at Adrenaline MMA 2. However, he did have a kickboxing match in July 2020, falling to ex-boxing champ Michael Nunn by split decision.
Jackson was released from the UFC following a four-bout stint in which he went 1-2 with one no contest. His last appearance came at UFC Fight Night 212 last October, where he suffered a first-round knockout loss to Pete Rodriguez.
“We have an intriguing matchup that goes beyond the realm of sports,” Caged Aggression MMA promoter Mike Goodwin stated. “This fight presents a clash of values and perspectives that will undoubtedly captivate audiences around the world.”
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