Tyson Griffin vs. Jim Miller expected for UFC 108

A lightweight bout featuring Tyson Griffin against Jim Miller is being rumored for UFC 108 in January. Reports from MMAJunkie.com stated both fighters have been approached about the match up, with one of the two verbally agreeing to the bout. Tyson Griffin is coming off a two-fight win streak in which his last bout was by a devastating TKO over Hermes Franca. The Extreme Couture fighter has racked... [Read More...]

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Jim Miller vs. Steve Lopez Set For UFC 103

A lightweight bout between Jim Miller and UFC newcomer Steve Lopez has been set for UFC 103. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to confirm the bout through sources close to the fight. UFC 103 will be taking place from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on September 19 and will air live on pay-per-view. Miller was recently left without an opponent for UFC 103 after Thiago Tavares was... [Read More...]

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Mac Danzig vs. Jim Miller added to UFC 100

A lightweight showdown between two fighters on the rebound is expected for UFC 100. Mac Danzig will face off with Jim Miller at the event which takes place on July 11th at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The bout was previously confirmed to MMAWeekly.com by sources close to the fight. Both men will be looking to bounce back from recent defeats in the octagon in a match-up where the loser... [Read More...]

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UFC 96: Previewing and Predicting Gray Maynard vs. Jim Miller

We’re just one day away from UFC 96. As such, FiveOuncesOfPain.com will continue its fight-by-fight preview of the event with a look at a highly anticipated lightweight matchup between two future title contenders. Gray Maynard (6-0) vs. Jim Miller (13-1) This fight is not an easy one to predict. You have a fighter in Miller with tremendous submissions and good wrestling who is matched up against... [Read More...]

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Jim Miller to replace Frankie Edgar vs. Matt Wiman at “UFC Fight for the Troops”

An injury sustained during training has forced lightweight competitor Frankie Edgar out of a scheduled bout vs. Matt Wiman during next Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 16: “UFC Fight for the Troops” event. Replacing Edgar will be another New Jersey based fighter, up and coming lightweight prospect Jim Miller. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news exclusively after speaking with a source... [Read More...]

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Report: Jim Miller to battle David Baron at UFC 89

MMAWeekly.com is reporting that former IFL lightweight Jim Miller will take on PRIDE veteran David Baron at UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben in Birmingham, England. A few weeks ago, FiveOuncesOfPain.com reported that brothers Jim Miller and Dan Miller had signed exclusive four-fight contracts with the UFC. Jim Miller currently trains at the AMA Fight Club and possesses an impressive mixed martial arts record... [Read More...]

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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...]

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Vitor Belfort vs. Terry Martin added to Affliction undercard on July 19 (UPDATED!)

Update: FiveOuncesOfPain.com spoke with Keith Kizer, the Executive Director for the Nevada State Athletic Commission, earlier this afternoon. According to Mr. Kizer, Belfort’s suspension ended in July of last year, increasing the possibility he will get licensed in California. However, Mr. Kizer indicated that Belfort has not yet satisfied the required $10,000 fine that was imposed at the time... [Read More...]

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Bart Palaszewski, Terry Martin to fight for Adrenaline MMA

MMA Rated has the scoop on some new details regarding Adrenaline MMA’s first show on June 14: Already known was a matchup between Jeff Monson and Mike Russo but agent/promoter Monte Cox has informed MMARated.com that EliteXC fighter, Aaron Rosa, will be fighting on the card as well as IFL fighter, Bart Palaszewski. The Illinois-native Palaszewski will be facing former UFC fighter, Jeff Cox. Also,... [Read More...]

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Terry Martin wins pro boxing debut with 40 second TKO

Monte Cox, manager for former UFC fighter Terry Martin, confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com today that Martin won his professional boxing debut this past weekend in Villa Park, Illinois against Ricardo Upchurch via TKO at forty seconds into the first round. Martin decided to try his hand at professional boxing in order to stay active before his May 17 fight with David Loiseau at Combat Fighting Championships... [Read More...]

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Terry Martin trading in his MMA gloves for boxing gloves

UFC fighter Terry Martin will make his professional boxing debut on Saturday night in Villa Park, Illinois according to the Chicago Sun-Times: ‘‘Boxing was my first love,’’ Martin said. ‘‘I started in mixed martial arts after wrestling in college at Northern Illinois University. ‘‘It was a logical progression, but I’ve always had boxing in the back of my mind to get back to. Now’s... [Read More...]

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Report: Terry Martin to fight Marvin Eastman @ UFC 81

MMAmania.com is reporting that Terry Martin and Marvin Eastman will be facing one another in a middleweight bout at UFC 81 on February 2 in Las Vegas. Martin last appeared in the UFC at UFC Fight Night 11 on September 19 and was knocked out by Chris Leben in the third round. Eastman has not appeared in the UFC since last February, when he lost to Quinton “Rampage” Jackson via second round... [Read More...]

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Report: Terry Martin suing Chicago police

Roman Modrowski of the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that UFC middleweight Terry Martin is claiming he was falsely arrested in October of 2005. According to the report, Martin is suing Chicago’s mayor and area police officials and officers for misconduct, alleging that corruption within the Chicago Police Department led to Martin being arrested and prosecuted. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday. To... [Read More...]

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Terry Martin accuses James Irvin of steroid use

UFCjunkie.com has posted an interview it recently conducted with UFC middleweight Terry Martin. In the interview Martin accuses James Irvin of using steroids but really doesn’t have much factual evidence to go on: UFCjunkie.com: So if you had the chance to fight Irvin again, you would? Terry Martin: We’re headed in two different directions. I told people that guy sucked. He was lucky. What... [Read More...]

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Report: Martin signs to fight Leben

Roman Modrowski is reporting in his latest column for the Chicago Sun-Times that Chicago-area resident Terry Martin has signed a bout agreement to fight Chris Leben at UFC Fight Night 11 on September 19 at the Pearl of the Palms. Here’s Modrowski’s report: Chicago’s Terry Martin signed a contract Monday to fight Chris Leben on Sept. 19 at the Palms in Las Vegas in a ”Fight... [Read More...]

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