Step Up for Dan Miller and his Family
I’ve never met or talked to Dan Miller. I’m simply a fan of his and how he fights. He’s a guy who has never had an easy fight in the UFC, he’s stepped up on short notice, he’s fought in his opponents hometown, he’s fought under brutal circumstances, but he’s always come to fight. You hear football experts compliment guys by saying, “that guy is just a football player.” While I hope... [Read More...]
Dan Miller’s son earns family title of “Toughest Miller”
UFC middleweight Dan Miller has a reputation for fighting through adversity and it appears his infant son, Danny Jr., has inherited his father’s drive and determination. Born with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), a life-threatening disease causing cysts to develop on the afflicted individual’s kidneys, Miller Jr. was hospitalized only a few months into his life after suffering kidney failure and... [Read More...]
Dan Miller: “I expect a very tough three-round battle.”
When BJJ specialists Dan Miller and Rousimar Palhares clash later tonight in Rio de Janeiro at UFC 134 it seems something will have to give, as both men have tapped out three-quarters of the opponents they’ve beaten without actually having been submitted themselves. It is perhaps for that reason Miller is counting on the bout being one of the biggest challengers of his career, though anyone familiar... [Read More...]
Dan Miller replaces Yoshihiro Akiyama against Nate Marquardt at UFC 128
Due to the recent tragedy in Japan, Yoshihiro Akiyama has bowed out of his UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones fight against Nate Marquardt. Stepping in to replace him is Dan Miller, who was originally scheduled to fight Nick Catone in a preliminary fight on the card. UFC President Dana White made the announcement late Friday night. White ensured fans that Akiyama was safe but it is unknown when he will return... [Read More...]
Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller on tap for UFC 109
Demian Maia and Dan Miller will be looking to place themselves back in the winners circle following defeats in the Octagon when the pair square off during UFC 109. Both fighters have been approached about the possibility of the bout, and at least one has verbally agreed to the potential match-up according to a recent report on MMAJunkie.com. While no date or venue for the bout has been announced at... [Read More...]
C.B. Dollaway vs. Dan Miller expected for UFC Fight Night 19
A middleweight battle between C.B. Dollaway and Dan Miller is expected to take place at UFC Fight Night 19. The news of the potential match-up between the two was first reported at MMAMadness.com. UFC Fight Night 19 will be taking place on September 19 from the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Dollaway will be looking to come back from his dissapointing first round submission loss at the hands... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen fills in for Yushin Okami against Dan Miller at UFC 98
After middleweight contender Yushin Okami was forced to withdraw from his upcoming match-up with Dan Miller earlier today due to a torn ligament, many reports were circulating that Ed Herman had agreed to fill Okami’s shoes, but now it appears as yet another opponent has been tabbed to face Miller. Chael Sonnen has recently agreed to the match-up with Miller that will take place at UFC 98 according... [Read More...]
Yushin Okami vs. Dan Miller made official for UFC 98
Dan Miller UFC officials announced Tuesday that a middleweight matchup between Yushin Okami and Dan Miller has been officially added to the main televised portion of the promotion’s upcoming UFC 98 event slated for May 23. In addition to Okami vs. Miller, the company also made official previously reported bouts between Matt Serra vs. Matt Hughes and Sean Sherk vs. Frankie Edgar. Both are also... [Read More...]
Former IFL middleweight Dan Miller tapped as replacement to face Jake Rosholt at UFN 17
Former International Fight League middleweight champion Dan Miller is in and Alessio Sakara is out. The website MMA Weekly first reported Wednesday night that Miller has been tapped to replace Sakara as the opponent for former NCAA champion Jake Rosholt during the former’s UFC debut on Feb. 7 at UFC Fight Night 17. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the news with sources close to the bout. Miller... [Read More...]
Ricardo Almeida out of UFC 90, Dan Miller steps in to face Matt Horwich
Ricardo Almeida has pulled out of UFC 90 due to an “undisclosed injury.” Almeida was set to face off against Matt Horwich in a middleweight matchup on the undercard of the pay-per-view. Now highly touted middleweight prospect and Renzo Gracie student Dan Miller will step in to face Horwich in Almeida’s place. The news was first reported by MMA Weekly. Miller last competed at UFC... [Read More...]
Massenzio and Miller officially added to UFN 15
Top East Coast-based middleweight prospects Dan Miller and Mike Massenzio have been officially added to the card for UFC Fight Night 15 on Sept. 17, according to UFC.com. Miller is the younger brother of UFC lightweight competitor Jim Miller and is also a former middleweight champion in the IFL and Cage Fury Fighting Championship promotions. He will make his UFC debut at UFN 15 against Rob Kimmons. Massenzio,... [Read More...]
Report: UFC signs Jim and Dan Miller
According to a report on MMAjunkie.com, brothers Jim Miller and Dan Miller have both signed exclusive four-fight contracts with the UFC. Both Millers had valid contracts with the IFL, with Dan Miller holding the promotion’s middleweight title. This site reported last week that the UFC was in the process of acquiring the IFL, but an acquisition had yet to be finalized. To date, no official statement... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 14 Awards & Bonuses
MMA Mania has learned the recipients of the UFC Fight Night 14 bonuses for Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night, and Knockout of the Night. They are as follows: Frankie Edgar and Hermes Franca added an extra $25,000 to their payday for the Fight of the Night. Franca and Edgar fought a three round war that had Edgar controlling the fight but Franca not going away quietly and dropping bombs... [Read More...]
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Frankie Edgar talks cutting weight, staying at 155 lbs.
There has been plenty of talk since Frankie Edgar’s loss to Gray Maynard at UFC Fight Night 13 that Edgar may be too small for 155 lbs. When we interviewed Edgar after that bout he said that he intended on staying at 155 and was looking to actually put on some weight to make him a little bit stronger and give him more size. Edgar has been blogging for USA Today leading up to his fight against... [Read More...]
Four more bouts officially added to UFC 87
The UFC’s official website, UFC.com, has announced four additional bouts for August 9th’s UFC 87: Seek and Destroy. A heavyweight tilt between Cheick Kongo (11-4-2) and UFC newcomer Dan Evensen (10-2), a very intriguing lightweight bout between Frankie Edgar (8-1) and Hermes Franca (18-6) and two welterweight fights featuring Chris Wilson (13-4) vs. Steve Bruno (11-3) and Ben Saunders... [Read More...]
Report: Frankie Edgar vs. Hermes Franca could take place at UFC 87
According to NBCSports.com’s Mike Chiapetta, lightweight fighter Hermes Franca could return to the UFC as early as August 9 during UFC 87 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. The report indicates that there are plans to possibly match Franca up with Frankie Edgar. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that the match is not yet signed, but all indications are that it will likely be finalized soon. Franca... [Read More...]
Report: Frankie Edgar to return at UFC 87
According to MMAjunkie.com, lightweight fighter Frankie Edgar will return to the Octagon at UFC 87 on August 9. An opponent has not been named. Edgar last competed at UFC Fight Night 13 this past April, where he suffered the first loss of his professional career via unanimous decision against Gray Maynard. The New Jersey-native is 3-1 lifetime in the UFC with wins over Tyson Griffin, Spencer Fisher,... [Read More...]
Frankie Edgar, Chris Liguori to train with UFC middleweight Ricardo Almeida
Frankie Edgar and Chris Liguori will begin training with Renzo Gracie black belt and UFC middleweight Ricardo Almeida to improve their jiu jitsu game, according to MMA Weekly. Here’s what Almeida had to say about the two young fighters: “Frankie and Chris are great athletes, but even better people,” said Almeida about his new teammates. “They have been able to get very far in MMA already,... [Read More...]
Frankie Edgar getting married; staying at 155 lbs., putting on weight
I caught up with Frankie Edgar after his hard fought decision loss to Gray Maynard at UFC Fight Night 13 to discuss some issues that arose during the fight as well as looking at what’s next for Edgar in the lightweight division. Adam Morgan: Are you back in the gym already after that last fight or are you taking some time off? Frankie Edgar: You know, I’ve worked out a couple times already.... [Read More...]
