UFC veteran Jason “Mayhem” Miller has acknowledged his past legal issues and public struggles and is seeking help to make necessary changes in his life.
Jason “Mayhem” Miller, a veteran of the UFC, acknowledges his current need for change and is actively seeking assistance for life improvements. In recent years, Miller has faced an onslaught of legal troubles, with multiple arrests and spending time incarcerated due to various charges such as domestic violence, vandalism, violating a protection order, and attempted grand theft. His latest arrest occurred on August 30 on a misdemeanor charge, following an alleged physical confrontation with a fan that ended with Miller applying a chokehold before security intervened.
In response to his recent arrest, Miller publicly discussed the myriad personal and legal issues he’s been grappling with since his release from prison in May. “I went away for a couple of years to pay my debt to society, and when I got out, I realized that I have much more paying to do,” Miller wrote on Instagram. He discussed his struggle to adapt from prison to everyday life, expressing the difficulties he faced with interpersonal relationships and the unique burden that comes with freedom.
Miller expressed remorse for his actions and issued a heartfelt apology to friends and family he’s harmed due to his behavior. Despite having a robust and upfront personality that contributed significantly to his popularity in MMA, Miller confessed that he’s been struggling intensely with personal issues that have haunted him over the years. Determined to make amends and focus on his personal wellbeing, Miller dedicated himself to taking time for personal development. “By all accounts, I am a great coach, but all my personal problems have piled up, and I’ve fallen short of my own standards, therefore I am taking some time to work on myself,” he further expressed.
In his 15-year-long career, Miller was active across different fighting platforms such as the UFC, Strikeforce, WEC, and DREAM, making him one of the most popular fighters in the sport. However, he is now concentrating on overcoming this critical battle of life, far bigger than the ones he faced inside the ring. In his parting words, Miller displayed a sincere dedication to self-improvement, “Thank you for your support, but I’m not reading comments. I’m going to work on me now for the good of my family. Sorry I won’t be into Fight Science for sparring tomorrow or New Ground Jujitsu for a while, but I have a bigger bout to win.”