UFC 111: Jim Miller vs Mark Bocek on tap for March 27
by Jesse Holland on Jan 9, 2010 2:50 PM EST
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No rest for the weary.
Fresh off his submission win over Duane Ludwig at UFC 108: "Evans vs. Silva" just last week, surging lightweight Jim Miller (16-2) has verbally agreed to a March 27 throwdown with streaking 155-pound prospect Mark Bocek (8-2) at UFC 111 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Prior to his impressive victory over "Bang," Miller scored a technical knockout win over Steve Lopez at UFC 103 back in Sept., during which Lopez and his shoulder decided to part ways early into the second round, effectively halting the bout.
The New Jersey product now has five wins in six attempts inside the Octagon.
In fact, a unanimous decision loss to the seemingly unstoppable Gray Maynard at UFC 96 back on March 7 of 2009 is the only blip during that span. His other victims include Matt Wiman and David Baron.
Like Miller, Bocek has been enjoying a three fight winning streak -- though his dates back to 2008, where he quickly rebounded from a submission loss to Mac Danzig at UFC 83: "Serra vs. St. Pierre II" to choke out Alvin Robinson at UFC 91: "Couture vs. Lesnar."
Bocek would do likewise against David Bielkheden at UFC 97: "Redemption" back on April 18 of 2009, giving him three rear-naked choke finishes in as many attempts.
Note to Jim Miller: Don't give up your back.
UFC 111 will feature a 170-pound title defense by promotion superstar Georges St. Pierre as "Rush" answers the call of British striker Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy. Heavyweights Frank Mir and Shane Carwin are also set to collide in an interim title match while Brock Lesnar recovers from recent surgery.
To check out the latest UFC 111 fight card and rumors click here.
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jim needs a big step up in comp. maybe nate after he beats maynard
He's gayer than a handbag full of rainbows.
Jim has lost to the only two good fighters he ever fought.
Wiman is his best victory. I think Bocek is a good opponent for him. Why would he fight Diaz if Maynard loses? Miller lost to Maynard.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
That's mma-math
If Diaz beats Maynard, he doesn’t get to jump ahead of everyone Maynard beat, including Miller. Every fight is different.
I would also say Danzig was a good fighter Jim beat. And Bocek lost to Danzig.
Miller isn't in the same league as Maynard or Diaz
Mentioning his name in the same sentence as those two makes zero sense. Do you think Miller would win a fight against MR. DECISION, ever? Diaz beating Maynard would put him one fight away from a title shot(if not fighting for the belt), do you think that one fight would be Jim Miller? Miller has done nothing and is on the same level as the bocek, dan lauzon, cole miller’s of the world still.
Just saying Miller has to beat somebody before he faces guys one fight away from a title.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Lol at Miller not being in Diaz's league
He would tax that ass for sure. Diaz would offer him nothing. Diaz has beaten nobody except pellegrino a known choke artist. Bocek brings a better BJJ credentials and IMO is a bigger threat to him simply because of his grappling chops and he’s dynamic both on top and bottom. I would in fact take a Bocek upset everytime if he gets matched up with Diaz in the future. The problem with Diaz is he doesn’t move when he strikes, his lack of power makes him a volume guy but he’s not a Nick’s level yet in the way he distributes that high volume of strikes. Anyone with a decent top game can ride him for a decision and most of the LW is made up of such guys. That said Maynard is gonna get the next title shot once he beats up Diaz.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jan 9, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
You think High School wrestler Jim Miller is good enough to hold Diaz on his back?
I can’t see that happening. I’m a fan of Mark, but he can’t hang with Nate either. I know what Nate does in the stand up, you don’t have to remind me(I’m a fan, but not a blind fan of anyone). Miller hasn’t beaten anyone and another win over the likes of Bocek doesn’t move him into the top of the division, which is where Diaz would be with a win over Maynard. A loss to Maynard and then maybe Diaz and Miller might make sense.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Just incase your wondering , it's in the Tito-Chuck thread........
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Good post NNR I totally agree.
Jay, Jim may only have HS wrestling credential, but he’s got a good top game once on the ground and he’s stand up is better than Nate IMO…his striking is more crisp and he hits harder too. He could be a real threat for Nate for sure, but also like NNR said…Mark could stylistically pose more problems to Nate b/c of he’s a very good grappler with some aggressive jiu jitsu. I would in fact pick a Bocek upset too if that fight would be happening.
Bocek will be a very tough test for Jim and personally I don’t even know who to chose right now. It’s a very even fight
I think Bocek gets smothered quickly in this fight
And disagree with both of you guys on Miller/Diaz. That’s OK, we’ll find out soon enough. If Miller wins and Diaz loses(which is what I think will happen) I hope they set Diaz/Miller up. Miller will lose that fight because he’s never won a fight that mattered. He’s a broke man’s Edgar.
We can’t all agree on everything.
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maynard’s a better stifling wrestler than Guida….i’d like to see Nate get a submission out the hat….bt i’m not holding my breath.
Gatti. Dekkers. Pele. Aoki. Kang. Vanderlei. Basillio. Harry Greb.
by theworldsoldestsport on Jan 9, 2010 3:20 PM EST reply actions
Guida's wrestling is so ridiculously overrated
hugging, flalling around and hyper speed humping is not wrestling. He has one good double leg that works and an OK single that’s more tenacity than technique.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jan 9, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
Bocek
FTW. He’s progressed a lot in his last few fights. At the least, this will be an excellent grappling match.
agreed shadyone
bocek has so much potential and as of late he has been reaching it. idk what the limit is for this kid. he teach stout the ground game in exchange for striking lessons.
im taking bocek 4 sure. a lot the idiot sherdogers have miller running through him.
Got to love the Miller Bros
Those 2 will fight anyone at anytime, great to see Jim getting a hometown fight after his excellent performance against Bang Ludwig. I was so impressed that he outstruck Bang and if he can keep improving on his striking then the sky’s the limit for him. Can’t dislike someone who’s always ready to fight and is always in entertaining fights, with good striking, wrestling and BJJ Miller will give most LWs a good fight and he’ll be too well rounded for Bocek, though that guy is a legitimate opponent and is one of the best BJJ fighters in the LW division.
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