Miller vs. Shields middleweight title bout set for Nov. 7 Strikeforce card

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A long-rumored bout between Jake Shields and Jason “Mayhem” Miller will take place on the Nov. 7 Strikeforce card.

Miller confirmed the bout today.

The show, headlined by a main event featuring Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers, will air on CBS. No venue has been announced, but speculation has centered around Chicago being the likely home for the card.

UPDATE: Cung Le has vacated the Strikeforce middleweight title. The Shields/Miller bout will determine the new champion. Scott Coker has also indicated that Gegard Mousasi and Cris Cyborg will also fight on the show.