Jake Shields Responds to Mike Jackson's 'Lies,' Threat To Press Charges Over UFC PI Altercation

Jake Shields talks to MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn about his altercation with Mike Jackson at the UFC Performance Institute, what caused the issue and the potential fallout.
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[@Emotionlessxartist]

He said he’s never seen mike Jackson around black people im dead 💀 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 10-7 Jake

[@deez3063]

💀💀💀💀

[@octaviotapatio2026]

Mike lived in white privilege his whole life.

[@genielove9067]

Did you literally give him a 10-7 round 😂

[@EgeSalter]

@@genielove9067 I also think its a 10-7 lol took him down, slapped him and called him out on his bullshit hahaha

[@rationalmuscle]

10-7.... hahahahaha....damn that's funny.

[@CClued]

I’m glad someone with this kind of clarity is defending his rights with those that think their rhetoric makes it acceptable for them to be racist, entitled to name call and abusive. The double standards have to stop.

[@darkmagician1710]

Say that again in English, I don’t get the point you’re trying to make

[@charlesc.6555]

@@darkmagician1710 Hey dingus, you can't read betwwen the lines?

[@devy5336]

@@darkmagician1710dang that’s really not that hard to understand? You been hit in the head too much?

[@octaviotapatio2026]

@@darkmagician1710 is that you Mike?

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

@ dark magician it was spelled in English

[@Rubber_guardian]

Jake shields is the man! He’s an excellent example of a good man and excellent citizen

[@sumstuff6956]

Facts men like him are rare in clownworld

[@deez3063]

@@sumstuff6956 based. On reality

[@TylerP9999]

aus- rotten, nice 👍🏻

[@homeboymma4539]

I met Jake shields at the lobby of the MGM in Vegas. He was the coolest nicest dude ever!!

[@GalactusOG]

Shields is a legend. Respect.

[@TylerP9999]

“he’s not worthy of me hitting him” .. thats one of the most badass things i have ever heard someone say lol

[@sumstuff6956]

He’s team Diaz Google the scrap pack they run mma lol

[@datMMAguy]

"bitches get slapped" i was dying lmao

[@dagwood5041]

@@sumstuff6956 lmao they dont run shit in mma

[@sumstuff6956]

@@dagwood5041 ok brah😂🤡 everybody fucks with the scrap pack your totally correct the scrap pack are bullied by everyone in mma😂🤡

[@genielove9067]

Reminds me of one of my favorite scenes in Scarface “Manny, choot that pizza chip”

[@bladebrown8261]

I’m glad Jake got to tell his side of the story

[@michaeldellorso889]

Good job, Mike Bohn and Jake. MMA needs more of this journalism

[@dootpooter4740]

@@malus1426 Exactly. He platformed Mike Jackson FIRST and gave him 40 minutes plus he allowed Mike to wear that anti-white CLEARLY RACIST shirt he had on. Anyone saying MMA Junkie is some good journalist took 10 Pfizer shots and wears a mask to poop.

[@mikeanderson2667]

atleast jake didnt use another racist term like he did in the last video to explain he isnt racist...

[@Ronycoolman00]

jOURNALISM MY ASS

[@octaviotapatio2026]

@@malus1426 You do realize he’s already interviewed the racist guy who is only with the ufc because Dana white doesn’t want to deal with a racists hyperbole.

[@rickroll32]

@@malus1426 we don’t need to hear from that mud pie, we’re trying to save brain cells not lose them

[@Emotionlessxartist]

He said mike Jackson looks Mexican or middle eastern I am dead😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mikeross111]

He does though, dude doesn't look black.. Maybe Shaun King black😆

[@octaviotapatio2026]

That’s an insult to Mexicans and Middle Easterners to be associated with that failure.

[@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830]

@@mikeross111 but talcum x doesn’t even have 1/4 black bloodline, he’s middle eastern and jew.

[@MalleusIudaeorum]

@@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830talcum x lmao

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

A guy with Black Power on his chest is calling others racist, sounds pretty accurate.

[@michaellopez-lq5fn]

I would be willing to bet he is of the belief that you can’t be racist unless you hold institutional power.. as if you and me have any of that.

[@michaellopez-lq5fn]

@R.M your point just sounds like “BlaCk PeoPle cAnt be RaCist, OnLy OpPresSOrs can be”

[@michaellopez-lq5fn]

@R.M I think it’s dumb to make everything about race. Black power feeds that. I think it’s the opposite of uniting

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@michaellopez-lq5fnOf course it's the opposite of uniting. They are very very bad individuals. This is as kind as I can put it on KZbin.

[@longhornguy9318]

Jake has always been a class act, in and out of the cage.

[@ravk5266]

Literally the Irony of this comment🤣 A classaction Lawsuit now🤣🙈

[@sumstuff6956]

@@malus1426 name one racist thing jakes ever said big brains 🤡

[@martinp9046]

@@malus1426 what racist comment did Jake make ?

[@kevinhunt1202]

Lol noob

[@willmach]

"I didn't punch him, because you punch men...you slap bitches" 😂🤣😂🤣

[@chandlerblades1381]

Jake's not racist his best friends are the Diaz brothers lmao. This guy is one of those black guys who are racist but say everyone else is.

[@critiquemytechnique2.0]

Yea plus Melendez, Avila ect he stays close to different races for years

[@sumstuff6956]

Wasn’t his girlfriend Clarissa shields who was black ?

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

Lol. This gives "I'm not racist, I have black friends" energy.

[@mindfulstoic3095]

Quarter black guy*

[@deez3063]

@@Eyeofthetiger69 you’re dumb. Tell us all how someone can have black friends and secretly not like black people? It doesnt happen. So yeah, that “vibe” is a genuine thing

[@TheGriffin005]

Jake is a good dude and 100% NOT Racist at all. I applaud him for holding that clown Mike Jackson accountable. Thanks for giving us Jake's side too.

[@bryanciacco4181]

Jake Shields is an absolute legend for this!

[@dkmma3312]

Mike Jackson is a bigger weirdo than I thought after watching his interview 😳 he's like that dude you can't wait to get away from

[@kevthegoat8774]

People forget that Jake Shields rolls with the Diaz brothers, Jake has never been a punk. Jackson is a professional victim who talks trash but then when it comes back around to him he runs to the law.

[@princevegeta-son]

What's disgusting as people throw around the term "Nazi"

[@metalrulezv4856]

@@malus1426 And if the shoe fits Most democrats are GROOMERS then

[@rickroll32]

@@malus1426 key word if…..it doesn’t

[@JohnpaulDejoria666]

It’s always the black man or the white gentile who throw it around. Ironic when you actually look up the crime statistics against Jews, white gentiles and black people. It’s a cope and a projection.

[@m33lover]

Finally a real interview. Jake Shields is a pure legend.

[@tonyv3053]

Good of you to give Jake a rightful platform just as you gave Mike. My only gripe is I wish you had given him 30+ minutes like you gave to Mike Jackson. That being said this was the appropriate the thing to do and the MMA community commends you for that Mike.

[@Combatsportscoverage]

Pretty sure Jake had to hit him up for the interview if you listen to the begging.

[@charlieduvall6463]

@@Combatsportscoverage what begging?

[@mindfulstoic3095]

The fact that no one believed Mike Jackson is exactly due to him taking too long to explain simple facts, which is a tell tale of a liar, no need for Jake to do it as long, case is clear, we all know who the liar is.

[@tonyv3053]

@@Combatsportscoverage You can't really blame Jake for asking for an interview. Mike trashed him on a public platform for the world to see and he should have a right to defend himself in the same public space.

[@Combatsportscoverage]

@@tonyv3053 lol I am not bashing Jake at all you said you good on mike for asking for the interview but Jake asked for it and set it up.. Idk why Mike didn’t go to Jake 1st instead of the lier Jackson

[@deathmachine808]

well done for having him on Mike. always read the comments :)

[@chrisbeebe7596]

I've always liked you as a fighter, shocked you beat Hendo but now your on my mount Rushmore of top mma fighters ever!!!!

[@mindsoundmeditation7962]

Jake seems like a great guy, represents martial arts well.

[@AntonioGomez-gg7dd]

Jake Shields is a standup, guy and an American patriot.

[@A19csd]

Just imagine if Mike signed the contract.

[@JonKonDrums]

You actually got a word in here and there, Mike. Nice work lol

[@therodenthitman]

It's pretty obvious who the racist is, and it's not Jake.

[@alinahart1239]

I don’t understand how anyone could ever defend Mike when he’s used words like “white fragility.” We need to come together in this country and love each other and respect each other despite our differences, not engage in this race-baiting language. One of the most beautiful things about MMA is that I’m a Latina and all my mma friends and BJj friends are a melting pot. It’s amazing and so is our sport. Go away Mike Jackson and take your hate elsewhere!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️👊👊👊

[@YearsOVDecay1]

I feel you but be careful cause Whites aren't allowed to say shit like that anymore....we're labeled racist by default these days. I do wish it was as simple as you'd like it to be though.

[@triggerfish2711]

That's the left that uses those terms us conservatives don't fall for it we just laugh.

[@prozak169]

@@triggerfish2711 leftist politicians don't care about social issues they push the identity politics because they know it's a divide and conquer tactic. Then idiots like Mike fall for it. 100% he is overcompensating for "being too white" in the eyes of black people growing up. Identity politics broke his brain hopefully he gets off twitter.

[@energybarr4]

Thanks for the interview mike

[@perrinconsolati3455]

I support Jake. This is crazy that he is having to deal with this loser

[@bigal2417]

Shields should be given an award for behaving like a real man.

[@scotty_patriot1685]

I KNEW JAKE WOULD TELL THE TRUTH

[@WitchyWithASideOfQueso]

how the fuck would you know. where you there? lmfao

[@the.santos.lives.]

Never heard Jake talk, never heard Mike talk, this is the story right now so here I am. Team Jake on this one

[@andrewrai5752]

I’m of Indian descent and one day in NYC in Chelsea to be exact- there’s was this vegan place called Blossom du Jour- I saw Jake shields and went up to him and said hello- Jake was the nicest guy! No ego, super nice, I asked to take a selfie and happily took one with me, with a big smile. Jake did NOT seem even bit racist to me. I’ll testify in court of his character on his behalf if he needs me to!

[@deansegal9354]

Jake SHields.....You just won my heart, my brother.

[@trevor7514]

I'm 1000% a Jake Shields fan now what a beast!

[@nwbklr]

“You punch men. You slap bitches.” - Jake Shields 🙌 🙇‍♂️ 🙌

[@bboystance1670]

I disagree, Mike Jackson looks Black or what Black has historically been represented as in the USA. However, the over playing of calling people racist and nazi takes away from those who truly are racist!

[@7stringSkyline]

Is the sky a different colour to you? It's blue for most btw. You ever see the TSA scene from Harold & Kumar 2? Mike Jackson is a Matthew Perry lookin bitch.

[@bboystance1670]

@@7stringSkyline Lmao, I remember that scene very well! None the less, with how racial tensions were, someone like Mike Jackson was considered Black!

[@7stringSkyline]

@@bboystance1670 lol fair enough. I grew up as a mutt in rural Canada, I sure as shit ain't considered polynesian or aborigine (australian) and certainly don't look it. Can't say much about racial situations in the states aside from media and I can't imagine Idaho being a good barometer for such lol. And remember, don't tell people it's a bong if you get caught smoking on a flight 😎

[@bboystance1670]

@@7stringSkyline lmfao, "it's a bong ma'am"! "OMG, he has a bomb"! It's funny you mention Canada, my dad's from Nova Scotia (Half white/afroindigenous) and my mom's White. I had the curly hair, button nose, full lips, almond eyes and majority of people presumed I was South American. Unless Markle was with her darker skinned relatives, or had her hair out (not straightened) the likelihood people knew she was "Black" is quite low. It's possible that the royal fam treated her differently but I would argue that her social class/upbringing rather than her race was the culprit.

[@kidchris197]

I met jake at my job, he’s a class act. Glad he did it, other dude just mad he got beat by the veteran of the sport.

[@jamesrosales89]

what a legend Jake is.

[@Dunks-]

Jake shields should do it again, but with more damage

[@wildbillcody9052]

This wouldn’t be such a big story if fights were happening

[@terr0rbytes]

“If I say it’s on site then it’s on site.” - Jake Shields

[@isidfynch2398]

Jake Shield has always been a solid man. Hats off to you Jake!

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

Great interviews

[@mohamedhassan1722]

Jake you are the man, always respectful and truth teller. Keep it up brother.

[@BK-qn8qs]

Respect, Mike. Glad you're covering both sides.

[@dootpooter4740]

Bro he platformed admitted racist Mike Jackson FIRST and gave him 40 minutes, then tosses Shields a quick 10 minutes as an after thought. Fuck this dork

[@fryholecustoms]

I’m glad Jake brought up the biased interview by Bohm. Let Mike do the interview with anti white clothing and apologized to Mike for having to go through it.

[@lovelizz278]

Seriously. Jake is real af to mention it to Bohm.

[@TheseNuts2]

Instagram is not the street life, jake. Assault does not become legal "in the street". The judge will praise you with a sentence.

[@SSAe2]

Jake is legend

[@jeffjunod1993]

Good on you Mike Bohn for giving both guys the opportunity to speak their truth that's good journalism!

[@gurpinderjohal337]

This is the most OG interview ever

[@jakethesnake4971]

Thank you Jake for fighting the good fight brother 💪🏻

[@BristolMatt]

Fair play for having Jake on. Maybe there is hope for you Mike.

[@hypeogaming8600]

Well done MMA junkie, neutrality and presenting facts = solid journalism

[@WindWalker1961]

Merry Christmas Jake ...good easy work

[@Richwaterz]

Wow Jake sheilds is a class act I couldn't have been as calm as he was and is

[@radesaul]

If this goes to court Jake is not making a case for himself, infact just the opposite

[@dootpooter4740]

ya but Mike Jackson is an anti-white racist piece of shit and millions of people know it now.

[@chuckseasel9505]

I agree. I like Shields too.

[@oozieligus]

Jake made MJ famous.

[@nilesrodriguez4343]

Adults acting like children

[@michaelbreed7255]

I'm not saying how I feel about this either way. I just have a legitimate question I want people to ponder and give their thoughts on: When is it okay to assault someone because they called you names?

[@jasonsabourin2275]

I'd call Jackson "Vanilla Ice", but that's disrespectful to "Vanilla Ice".

[@sustainablemma283]

Nice work

[@MapleMysteries]

Jakes the man.

[@dontcallmemarty2177]

I had no idea who he was …….. neither do we !

[@komeseetv5843]

Nice interview for Jake. So lucid in his responses.

[@TheseNuts2]

"everyone knows i am not a nazi"-guy who jumps on a guy calling him a nazi

[@ben9262]

Only give Jake 10 minutes but give Mike 40 minutes ok I see what you’re doing

[@ben9262]

@@Overeasyeggsoee cope

[@TheDXJC56]

@@ben9262 Try looking at it like this, Mike Jackson has so little going on in his life he could EASILY dedicate 40 minutes to a random interview, meanwhile Jake Shields has so MUCH going on in his life he could barely dedicate 10 minutes to a random interview

[@therapist6328]

Jake was blunt and to the point. Black Power Mike just wants to hear his own voice and add another 5 minutes to his fame.

[@termsofusepolice]

So was Jackson actually calling Shield's a Nazi BEFORE Shields showed up at the PI and started spitting on him??

[@boosted_l6787]

Good job

[@Stone_Toad]

Mike Bohn is one of my favorite MMA Journalist, even if something is offensive (clear as day), he's still going to respect each perspective and provide a fair platform. Good work man

[@toby43078]

Jake is on point..

[@stephen_crumley]

Mike said Jake was about 230-240 and 6’-3” cause of the roids hahaha

[@critiquemytechnique2.0]

I'm Trina get those height enhancing steroids

[@Sourcepowa]

Love Jake Shields !

[@DJG1279]

Reputation is earned through respectablity

[@BigChooch8787]

Your the man jake

[@OnlyTheStrongSurviveAC]

Get em Jake! 💪

[@Thethruth818]

The @insidefighting interview was just as good as this

[@Nick_Tank]

Jake speaking facts for being one of the most respected ex-fighters. I seriously don’t know why Mike Jackson was blabbing off… severe CTE might’ve made its debut Mike Jackson is racist for being 1/4 black…. Pulling race cars like the YT man he is….

[@hayden6165]

You punch men , YOU SLAP BITCHES , what a line !

[@domoshea4104]

Bohn didn’t just let each guy tell their side. He nodded in agreement when Jackson called Shields a white nationalist. Good on Jake for accepting Bohn’s explanation but Bohn really should’ve apologised to him

[@JohnAdams-bb3qz]

Nah Mike stayed neutral for the most part

[@domoshea4104]

@@JohnAdams-bb3qz “for the most part” is the key. That slight part when he didn’t stay neutral showed him endorsing the accusation of Jake being a white nationalist. Doesn’t matter if it was for 10 seconds in a 40 minute interview, he still agreed with it

[@mrorbit2u]

Great job Jake. 👏

[@jkallday6850]

Well said Jake 👍🏼🥷

[@sayhitosteve2785]

"It’s because I'm an octaroooon!" - Bryan Callen

[@jdub2199]

Serious question, has anybody ever seen a Jake shields mma highlight? It’s kinda crazy that mounting Mike jackson is his most viral fighting moment lol

[@nicolelester8635]

This dude interviewing Jake needs to man up on what’s right

[@williamperryman3062]

Jake shields is the hero we don’t deserve. Skrap Pack 2023 🤘🏼🤙🤘🏼🤙

[@DJG1279]

Simply who is he and you have your reputation to protect well done bro you did the right thing. Solid

[@rawl91]

I’m a fan now, 👍

[@elderlyBerry]

I never heard of Jake shields until now, but he's my new favorite welterweight

[@tanishazoa138]

Perfect

[@markdavis8430]

In a weeks time there will be a video of Nate slapping him 😂

[@candincsoy9061]

I am no fan of this guy but here he is right!

[@doozerchuck8625]

We are behind you Jake!

[@notmyrealaccount8564]

Stumbled upon this after seeing someone comment on it a supposed example of how ‘racist the anti racists really are’ but I think they were wrong on this one. This guy assaulted someone after spitting on them which is never the way to handle something. I would like to see the original comments that caused the accusation of racism but seeing how this person behaves I don’t think it’s beyond belief that he would say something inappropriate and seeing as he brought up the fact that he is mixed race in this video like that affects anything, he is not doing anything to change my perception. If your reaction to being accused of saying something racist is not to assess your words and seek to clarify what you said and instead it’s to gang up on the person, spit on them and assault them (while filming and later posting your crimes) then you probably are exactly what you were accused of. I know what side I’d rather be on and it’s not the side of beating people up and spitting on them. The amount of people, especially Americans, writing things like ‘freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from consequence’ when it literally means EXACTLY that is disheartening for the future and to see people who are so angry about having to confront their own ignorance of racism that they side with a violent spitter who is literally doing and saying racist things right in front of their eyes, I think is even more telling that there is a problem with racism and it’s the majority who will sit by and even defend the actions of the people who are racist rather than just listening to the people who are trying to call out what they see that is causing the problem.

[@SisterSniffer009]

It's always the ones claiming to be the biggest victims, thinking they can get away with anything.

[@maui8086]

Hell yea, Jake!

[@twhit4321]

Hey UFC, sign Shields to a '1 fight' contract. This could be massive!

[@imperatorlightoneous1382]

Jake is a absolute LEGEND!! Calling a white dude that these days is like using the n word to a person of color. Has to be consequences for that

[@meeee214]

“Thou doth protest too much “