Talk about a giant comeback.

Jason "Mayhem" Miller will return to the Icon Sport mixed martial arts organization by taking on an opponent nearly twice his weight next month.

Miller's indefinite suspension was lifted by Icon Sport yesterday when it was announced that he will face Stefan Gamlin in the main event of a card May 26 at the Blaisdell Center Arena.

"I've been training hard this whole time," Miller said. "But when they first came to me about this fight, I was like 'Are you kidding me?' But the more I thought about it, and the challenge it presented, the more excited I got."

Miller, who is 6 feet 1, normally fights at 185 pounds; Gamlin is 6-7 and 370 pounds.

Miller was suspended by Icon Sport because he was arrested last December on a charge of first-degree burglary after he allegedly kicked down the door of his ex-girlfriend's Nu'uanu apartment. The case is still ongoing, and Miller must stand trial later this year.

"Our suspension was separate from any legal issues," Icon Sport president T. Jay Thompson said. "We suspended him for putting himself in a situation that was unbecoming of what we want our athletes representing. In my mind, he's been punished by our organization, and the punitive damages he suffered have been great."

Miller lost an opportunity to fight for the Icon Sport middleweight championship in February because of the suspension.

Miller could still face middleweight champion Robbie Lawler later this year, but for now, he will take on Gamlin in a rare "open weight" match.

"I envision a knockout in the first two minutes," Gamlin said.

Miller is a jiu-jitsu expert who has become a fan favorite in Hawai'i. He has a professional record of 14-4, including victories over Hawai'i fighters Falaniko Vitale, Ronald Jhun and Egan Inoue.

Miller recently moved to Kalihi, and has been training at the Kamehameha Schools and Hawai'i Martial Arts Center (HMC).

"I feel like I can block out all the pending (legal) stuff with my training," he said. "I'm not going to let it weigh on my mind when I have to focus on a task at hand like this one."

Gamlin is a former football player in NFL Europe with limited experience in mixed martial arts. He has a professional record of 0-2, with his last bout more than two years ago.

"I had to start living a regular life, and now I'm a sales rep for United Rentals," said Gamlin, 35. "But I got bored staying away from fighting and so I'm coming to knock his (butt) out."

Gamlin said the size difference gives him an advantage in strength and a disadvantage in stamina.

"I could get down to 300 pounds and I still won't be able to keep up with him for three rounds," said Gamlin, who trains in Arizona. "I have some grappling skills, but stand-up (punching) is my best bet and it has to be a quick fight for me."

NOTES

In a semi-main event, Ed Newalu and Mark Oshiro will meet for the state championship in the 135-pound class. Newalu beat Oshiro on a close majority decision for the title last July.

Ticket sales are expected to begin next week at the Blaisdell Center box office and online at ticket master.com.

Reach Dayton Morinaga at dmorinaga@honoluluadvertiser.com.