Jason 'Mayhem' Miller doesn't want to hug Jake Shields on Nov. 7 ...

by MMAmania.com on Nov 5, 2009 12:00 AM EST Comment 34 comments

Mayhem_CBS_interview

... he wants to beat him up:

"I think it’s funny how some people are underestimating me. I’m shocked at the odds. I should be the favorite. But oddsmakers’ jobs are to make money and to get action. I’m going to turn this into a brawl. I’m not interested in turning it into a hugging contest, which is what he may do. I want to keep the fight at a fast pace, while I think Jake will want to slow it down and grind it out. It’s possible, if I have my way, and Shields does his part, that we will have the fight of the night."

Will 'Mayhem' be able to keep it upright or will Shields grind out another decision and/or submission win to capture the Strikeforce middleweight championship this Saturday night? Predictions, please.

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WAR MAYHEM MILLER!!!!

by Jared on Nov 5, 2009 12:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

As much as i don’t like him, Mayhem UD.

by NameNotRequired on Nov 5, 2009 12:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i agree NNR but maybe Miller by ground and pound…most likely UD though. My thing with this fight is, if Jacare (a much superior grappler than Shields) couldn’t submit Mayhem, then what chance does Shields have in this fight? certainly not in the stand-up department. So where does that leave him Laying on top of Mayhem and grinding out a decision is the only chance i see Shields winning. But Miller is not an easy guy to hold down so…

by Blunt N' Beer on Nov 5, 2009 1:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

sheilds isnt a submission grappler. He is a positional grappler with a nice top game (G n P) similar to Diego sanchez.

I still like mayhem in this fight. If Jake wins, it will be via takedowns

by john G on Nov 5, 2009 7:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Miller by UD, with best entrance of the night…

by Cole on Nov 5, 2009 8:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I expect a really competitive fight thats destined to go to a decision. These 2 fighters are really evenly matched and durable guys that are very difficult to finish. i dont really see any scenario in which this fight can end earlier then the 25 minute mark. Hopefully bet us provides a prop bet for this fight so I can bet money on it going to a decision! Then again, last time I did that, Tyson Griffin decided to finally finish a fight! lol

This fight isnt getting the publicity that it deserves, which is a shame because I expect a very good mma fight where all aspects of the game will be on display. We got a War on our hands Folks!

In the past, I think Mayhem has been a paycheck seeking fighter instead of one that really worries about making a legacy in the sport, but I honestly expect the best version we have ever seen out of Mayhem on Saturday. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for him, and its taking place on the biggest stage of his career (cbs). I expect him to be in top form and firing on al cylinders. Im sure he took this fight as serious as he possibly could and I expect a great performance.

I am betting Mayhem, because in a close fight like this, I always take the underdog with better value. What a worry about in this match up is that these 2 fighters are so evenly matched and durable that it will be a very closely contested fight, and in a closely contested fight, takedowns are usually the difference maker, and sheilds will have an advantage in that aspect!

by john G on Nov 5, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I dont know why so many people hate him. He may act a bit stupid but at least he’s not some boring generic fighter and has some character and personality.

Shields comes across like more of a dick if you ask me. I hope Mayhem can keep it standing and knock his ass out as Shields stand up is awful. Plus if Jacare couldn’t sub Miller I don’t see Shields doing it either.

Mayhem 2R TKO

by Ca$z on Nov 5, 2009 5:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I AGREE 100% with Blunts and Beer.
! Jacare is one of my Heroes in the BJJ world and MAyhem is one of my idols in the MMA world. Shields has 0.00000000000% chance of a submission. Mayhem has showed he can take a punch as well.

I think Mayhem by RNC early round 2

by flowwiththego on Nov 5, 2009 9:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Maaaaaaaaaaaaan Mayhem is gonna smash this overrated pork n’ beaner!

by Andiesel on Nov 5, 2009 1:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Mayhem’s got this Shyt !!!! Miller will be himself and shields is gonna play the bully in this one. Mayhem once again takes care of them bullies !!!!

by See What Had Happend Was !!!! on Nov 5, 2009 1:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

But of course, hugging is for f@ggs…

by The Negation on Nov 5, 2009 1:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

What the f*** is he wearing?

by nick on Nov 5, 2009 2:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Same reaction. WTF, is that roadkill?

by neeko on Nov 5, 2009 6:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That stupid outfit sums up why I dislike him. The guy is an overrated clown.

by David W-S on Nov 5, 2009 8:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Right on David. Dude is a mini-Rampage with a bunch of hangers-on telling him how funny he is.

by PW on Nov 5, 2009 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m not sure what a hanger-on is but of course the dude isn’t funny. No fighter is. Its hard not to laugh at a guy who could clock your head off though. Aside from that, he has a ton of personality and tv show dedicated to clowning bullies. At least he tries and comes to fight. Any fighter who actually fights is good by me, I can ignore everything he says to the media because lets face it… these guys are getting concussions all the time, messing up their brains, we can’t expect them to always be coherent or a classy act like GSP. If there is one personality that can make people dislike you, its exactly GSPs. He’s an amazing fighter but his lack of personality makes it impossible for me to become a fan of his.

by Cogito Ergo Sum on Nov 5, 2009 12:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hanger-ons = yes men. Think of BJ’s entourage who laugh at all of his jokes and tell him how great he is all of the time.

Bully Beatdown is a fraud, the bullies are actually stuntmen. The whole show is a typical staged MTV show and does nothing good for the sport, being linked with that crap taints it in my opinion.

by David W-S on Nov 5, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Someone needs to shut Mayhem the fcuk up…

by magicmike on Nov 5, 2009 3:13 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

if mayhem can survive on the ground with jacare, he’ll be fine against shields

by warwagonmma on Nov 5, 2009 3:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

thats true, but im still hoping Jake chokes him out.

by Stryker on Nov 5, 2009 9:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice jacket queer.

by peazy on Nov 5, 2009 7:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I’m all about personality but the personality has to be real, not a fake side show ala Rampage and Miller…..

by Robert(1) on Nov 5, 2009 7:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I truly don’t care who wins this fight. I tend to like showboater’s like mayhem, but I find in mma I’m not so keen on it. Nfl, NBA, nhl, it doesn’t bug me as much. Fine line in mma for it.

Also, I think Shields takes too much flack. I’m kind of impartial on him, but I didn’t find him boring like so many others on this site in his last few appearances.

He may not be jacare, but who’s to say mayhem wasn’t @ his best there? Maybe he gets careless like lawler did once he had shields on the defence and gets caught for a sub.

As long as mayhem has a stupid intro I can laugh @ I don’t care who wins. I think its a safe bet.

by Daniel worby on Nov 5, 2009 8:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Mayhem is a dominate fighter your sayin hes not real look at all the hard fought fights hes had hes fought the best what about shields hes a good fighter but def not championship material just yet hes got a long way to go. i predict a tko starting from a leg kick trust me its nasty lol

by GorillaJ on Nov 5, 2009 9:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Gorillaj,

Mayhem is a dominate fighter your sayin hes not

Where did I say that? That was the worst use of putting words in my mouth i’ve ever seen. Just say what you want man, don’t bring me into ur pathetic train of thoughts. I didn’t agree or disagree.

In fact I was crystal clear on how I was in the middle and saw both sides of the spectrum.

Thanks pal

by Daniel worby on Nov 5, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

i hope all u mayhem nuthuggers show up here again to explain yourselves after jake chokes him out

by Nick Diaz 209 on Nov 5, 2009 9:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

where you gonna be after jake taps out

by DanTheMan on Nov 5, 2009 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me that is looking forward to the match up the most on Saturday? I keep forgetting that Fedor is on the card because of this match up.

by Gentleman on Nov 5, 2009 10:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

this match up I meant…. man… I’m sure I’m about to get battered by Fedor fans now.

by Gentleman on Nov 5, 2009 10:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Miller + Lawal = Overhyped Roundmouths

by El Mexicutioner, Formerly The Mexicutioner on Nov 5, 2009 10:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Spot on Mexi.

by David W-S on Nov 5, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I just hope someone remembers to Tell Dana what happens in the FEDOR fight cause he’s watching Main Events on spike!

Buahahaha! I almost said that with a straight face! Nice ferarri Dana! Kimbo is working out well!

by Daniel worby on Nov 5, 2009 11:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

He’s probabaly watching it round Rogan’s, getting high during Randy-Nog. Kimbo’s providing transport.

by David W-S on Nov 5, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

how can you’s not give give shields a chance to submit him?? and use jacare as a reason. jacare has nothing to do with it. shields is a different fighter and has an unusual ability to get people’s backs and choke them out. it may not be the best looking way to win, but he’s the best at it that i’ve ever seen. he really is like a spider. and dude is so wired, i’ve never seen someone fire like him, like he just got electrocuted. should be a great matchup. may the best man win.

by PipRock on Nov 5, 2009 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs