Jim Miller has no interest in future as a featherweight
Ever since the UFC folded WEC’s featherweight division into their own ranks a plethora of 155-pound pugilists have opted to drop down in hopes of faring better based on the size advantage created by the move. However, one lightweight who has no interest in ever exploring the rigors of slimming down is Jim Miller. Miller recently recounted a bout from earlier in his career where he fought at featherweight... [Read More...]
Jim Miller: “It’s not about the title shot, it’s about winning the title.”
Jim Miller has a pivotal match on the horizon, taking on Nate Diaz in the main event at UFC on FOX 3. The winner between Miller-Diaz will earn the #1 contender spot in the UFC’s ultra-competitive lightweight division. For Miller, though, the fight means little without ultimately bringing home the belt instead of simply just becoming the top contender. “It’s not about the title shot,... [Read More...]
Jim Miller takes fans inside his training camp as he prepares to face Nate Diaz
Jim Miller has a huge fight on the horizon, as the lightweight will meet Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC on FOX 3 later this year. Were a headlining spot on FOX not enough, Miller and Diaz will be a five-round affair with the winner securing a shot at the lightweight belt currently being worn by Benson Henderson. “I know Nate pushes a good pace, so I want to be ready for anything,” said... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller matched at third UFC on FOX event
With UFC on FOX 2 this weekend, the organization felt now would be the perfect time to announce the third event on the network along with the first fight on the card. In what is sure to be a fan-pleasing scrap, lightweights Jim Miller and Nate Diaz are set to throw down on May 5 when the octagon invades the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The bout, along with the date and venue, were announced... [Read More...]
Jim Miller: “As soon as I can get somebody’s back I’m pretty good at throwing the Velcro on and sticking to em.”
If there’s one certainty when it comes to preparing for Melvin Guillard it’s to avoid getting hit. Guillard, who has nineteen TKOs to his credit, is considered to be one of the lightweight division’s most devastating strikers and can sing any opponent a lullaby with one well-placed punch. Perhaps no one was more familiar with the inherent danger in getting decked than Jim Miller was in his headlining... [Read More...]
Jim Miller wins Submission of the Night honors in Nashville
UFC lightweight Jim Miller pocketed an additional $45,000 after earning Submission of the Night in his headlining affair against hard-hitting 155er Melvin Guillard at UFC on FX. The 28-year old grappler brought the award home after weathering an early storm from Guillard only to eventually get his back and lock in a Rear-Naked Choke. The submission was the twelfth of the 21-3 Miller’s career. Fight... [Read More...]
Jim Miller not interested in a shot at the Strikeforce title
When Zuffa revealed Strikeforce lightweight king Gilbert Melendez would continue to compete under the embattled organization’s banner rather than bring his talents to the Octagon the question quickly turned to one of contendership. With no clear cut challengers in place the public’s speculation on the situation often involved the possibility of a top level UFC fighter switching over to Strikeforce... [Read More...]
Jim Miller vs. Melvin Guillard headlining UFC show in January on FX
The UFC has a main event for the first FX Network show in January, as lightweights Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard will meet in a classic grappler vs. striker affair. UFC on FX 1 is rumored to be going down January 20 from Nashville, Tennessee. It will be the first of several live cards scheduled for FX as part of the new UFC-FOX Network television deal. Miller and Guillard were right near the top of... [Read More...]
UFC Live 5 Conference Call Highlights: Hardy, Lytle, Miller, and Henderson
The UFC is set to return to the Versus Network in two weeks as part of an action-packed August with UFC Live 5 and a headlining tilt between fearless welterweights Dan Hardy and Chris Lytle. Also set to scrap on the card, former WEC lightweight champ Ben Henderson will take on top contender Jim Miller who will be looking to finally secure a title-shot by adding yet another impressive win to his record.... [Read More...]
Jim Miller vs. Ben Henderson expected for UFC on Versus 5
The lightweight division might be a bit of a mess thanks to the postponement of Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III but that hasn’t stopped Joe Silva from doing his job. A huge lightweight clash is on the horizon as top contenders Jim Miller and Ben Henderson are set to clash in August at UFC on Versus 5. News of the bout was first reported by The Asbury Press and has since been confirmed by the... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… An Intimate Look at Josh Koscheck’s Training/Life (FIGHT! Magazine) Greg Jackson Talks About Nate Marquardt’s Recent Win Over Rousimar Palhares (MMAScraps.com) WEC Officials Comment on Donald Cerrone’s Inflammatory... [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
