UFC on FX 1 results recap: What's next for Jim Miller?
by Kevin Haggerty on Jan 21, 2012 2:00 PM EST
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Last night (Jan. 20, 2012) two Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweights battled to regain their "title contender" status when Melvin Guillard went toe-to-toe with Jim Miller at UFC on FX 1, LIVE from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Both men needed a win. Both men have proven to be capable of finishing fights in a big way. It was essentially like throwing a ham-hock in the middle of two hungry wolves and telling them it was time for dinner.
The victorious one-man wolf pack ended up being Jim Miller, who proved that he still has what it takes to handle business when it really counts. By notching the win, Miller was able to get his name back "in the mix," but what exactly does his immediate future look like?
Follow me after the jump and we'll discuss what may be next for the winner of last night's UFC on FX 1 main event: Jim Miller.
Before Miller took on Ben Henderson at UFC on Versus 5 on Aug. 14, 2011, in Milwaukee, Wisc., it looked as though the AMA product was just one win away from getting a title shot.
He had gone undefeated (7-0) and was running through fighters at warp speed. His ground game just kept getting better. His level of toughness only continued to rise. He was amassing a lot of hype and accruing a stable of hardcore fans.
It all came to a halt when "Bendo" essentially beat up for three frustrating rounds. It exposed some things. It made people ask: "Is Henderson that good or is Miller that overrated?"
After seeing Henderson's performance against Clay Guida at UFC on Fox 1 on Nov. 12 in Anaheim, Calif., and seeing Miller's stellar submission against Guillard, the answer to the question is much clearer than before.
So, what's next?
The UFC 155-pound division is essentially a "murderer's row." There are no easy fights. With that said, Miller wouldn't want it any other way. If he's really a top lightweight, he'll need to get back in there and keep proving it. No rest for the weary.
But who do you throw in there with him? I'm just gonna say it: Nate Diaz.
Can you imagine? Two of the scrappiest lightweights in the game. Two guys with phenomenal jiu-jitsu. Both coming off wins. Both looking to prove they belong in the upper echelon.
Joe Lauzon and Anthony Pettis are previously engaged, as they will do battle with each other at UFC 144 on Feb. 25 in Saitama, Japan (the same night that the top two lightweights, Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson, will fight for the title).
So Diaz makes sense, no?
It's got "fight of the night" written all over it. I'd pay to see it. So would you.
Got a better idea for a match up? We're all ears. Light up the comment section with your best sugegstions!
Read a full recap, complete with blow-by-blow analysis of UFC on FX 1 right here.
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Gray Maynard
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1-oquwoL8
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 21, 2012 2:00 PM EST reply actions
Rematches?? nahh
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Tomas Taverin VS John Loceires
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by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 21, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
This isn't Middleweight where you can hide behind your "legacy" in order to not fight rematches.
If you want to do that pussy shit, move up 2 weightclasses.
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1-oquwoL8
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 21, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
I think they just wanna go in the No loser fights winner direction
And are going to give Maynard, Rafael Dos Anjos or Donald Cerrone
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by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 21, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Hide behind your legacy ... Smh here we go
209stk is the smartest poster on mania i will never doubt him or anyone from stockton ever again them boys out there are BEASTS
….nick and nate diaz will b champs this year and all the haters can elat a bloody vag…ultimatehuggingchamp is the biggest dumbfuck around and licks the sweat of my balls….STOCKTON 209…..y u mad 4 suckas!
by wooly shambler on Jan 21, 2012 2:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Rematches are fine...
But only if the first one wasn’t one-sided, and only if there aren’t other alternatives that make sense. LW has plenty of other fights.
by Scott Whitaker on Jan 21, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
Great match up
Well played
"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves."
- James M. Barrie
Jim Miller VS Nate Diaz headlining UFC ON VERSUS 7
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin VS John Loceires
January 27th, 2012
Curitiba, Brazil at Pereira Arena
by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 21, 2012 2:02 PM EST reply actions
i doubt the ufc will make that fight.
They want to push nate so they will throw him in there with someone less dangerous than Jim miller
by mguillardfan701 on Jan 21, 2012 2:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He just fucking fought Cerrone.
Who was having one hell of a run in the UFC.
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1-oquwoL8
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 21, 2012 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
I think they were hoping for Cerrone win there
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Jan 21, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
True,
But don’t for a minute think the Zuffa Brass doesn’t have a favorite in most fights.
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Jan 21, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
For sure but they might want to find a better matchup for future favorites. Cause nate was a matchup nightmare for Donald!
Just like he would be for Pettis and Barboza, Not saying they couldn’t stop nate.. I just don’t see them winning a decision!
Cerrone came in too angry,
and not focused at all. The discipline that we are used to from him went right out the window A definite adrenaline dump if ever I saw one, he got drained and tired real quick, Nate got right under his skin. He seriously underestimated Nate’s skills, and was dazed and confused by his accuracy. I like both fighters, a pity one of them had to lose.
I like the Barbosa vs Miller fight
Or Diaz would work
by rscott94 on Jan 21, 2012 2:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I'd rather see Diaz vs Barboza
Talk about fight of the night! Miller vs Pettis after he destroys Lauzon
Odd thing happened today... had to re-sgn up for MMAMania. No clue why!
by PHISH_NATION on Jan 21, 2012 3:06 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Pettis is overrated, he won't beat Lauzon easy.
P4P TOP 5 1. Nick Diaz 2. Nate Diaz 3. Fedor 4. Overeem 5. Junie Browning … Also Nate AND Nick will both be champions of thier respective brackets. Dont Fuck With Mean Mug he will make you slob all over your most hated fighters knob 209 BITCHES!!!!!!
Mythbuster rules
by Cyclonejoker on Jan 21, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
pettis is overrated
But he still beats Lauzon handily
Odd thing happened today... had to re-sgn up for MMAMania. No clue why!
by PHISH_NATION on Jan 21, 2012 9:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 21, 2012 2:06 PM EST reply actions
i'm probably completely off but when I saw the picture I thought of Bill the Butcher from Gangs of New York
by carlosb on Jan 21, 2012 2:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
no
I thought the same thing , but couldn’t place it
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by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 21, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Looks more like Mel Gibson when he grey his facial hair out like that.
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.
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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 21, 2012 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
Nate Diaz is taking that
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Jan 21, 2012 2:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
What do you mean?
Diaz is fighting the winner? I would love to see a fight between Pettis and Diaz
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Jan 21, 2012 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
I think he mean't Diaz wins either way against both of those guys
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin VS John Loceires
January 27th, 2012
Curitiba, Brazil at Pereira Arena
by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 21, 2012 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Well obviously I will disregard that opinion then...
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Jan 21, 2012 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
Yup, every one seems to be on diet Diaz balls lately.
Beating a guy near a title shot doesn’t always mean you take his direct spot, especially if you record as of late was kinda mediocre. Diaz still has a couple big wins to go before he gets a shot.
P4P TOP 5 1. Nick Diaz 2. Nate Diaz 3. Fedor 4. Overeem 5. Junie Browning … Also Nate AND Nick will both be champions of thier respective brackets. Dont Fuck With Mean Mug he will make you slob all over your most hated fighters knob 209 BITCHES!!!!!!
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by Cyclonejoker on Jan 21, 2012 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
I live Miller, but I think he is too small, too short on reach and not strong enough...
to handle Diaz, Edgar, Maynard or Henderson no matter how durable or aggressive he tried to be. He is a great fighter, and a great guy but I think he should drop to 145 and see if he is quick enough to get those strikers down, ground and pound them or go for the submission.
..."I really hate the expert opinion. If you were a fucking expert, you'd be doing it."
- Daniel Craig
he’s bigger than Edgar and stronger than Diaz. Hendo is a bad match up but I think he could handle Maynard based on skill sets.
"There are no atheists in foxholes" isn't an argument against atheism, it's an argument against foxholes. ~James Morrow
by F'n Clownshoes on Jan 21, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Of course fucking Hendo would.
He’s a goddamn light-heavyweight
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1-oquwoL8
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 21, 2012 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Ben Henderson, buddy...
formerly ZuffaAttacks
Yea people need to realize how good Jim is/ a loss to bendo is one that doesnt get much cred, but it will once Ben dominates..
Frankie’s ass
i see it being an incredibly competitive fight
much like bendo/caveman with 2 additional rounds
formerly ZuffaAttacks
Guida? He one that fight pretty convincingly in my eyes. Guidas ring movement might have made it look closer than..
it was.. Guida was the best warmup fight for ben before frank. I imagine he will see alot of quick movement with minimal offense!
certainly a good warm up
it did appear a little more competitive than it actually was.. ben is good at stifling someones’ game … it’s funny cause pettis got more steam after 4/5 of their fight and turned it up and got the W…pettis got smothered and dominated by guida..and guida was stunned and smothered by offense by ben..
love mma!
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Me to bud..
That loss might have been the best thing that ever happened to ben! Showed him his weaknesses and how he should never fight any other mans fight again!
You must have missed Maynard/Miller in their last fight?
What’s changed?
Maynard thinks he's a striker now
Miller can take him down. His subs a better, his transitions are better, and Gray isn’t any type of comfortable off his back. (all this is based on Gray and his ill advised love affair w/ stand and bang)
"There are no atheists in foxholes" isn't an argument against atheism, it's an argument against foxholes. ~James Morrow
by F'n Clownshoes on Jan 22, 2012 3:51 AM EST up reply actions
like*
..."I really hate the expert opinion. If you were a fucking expert, you'd be doing it."
- Daniel Craig
tries* omg sorry phone typing and not re reading
..."I really hate the expert opinion. If you were a fucking expert, you'd be doing it."
- Daniel Craig
Who should guillard get next ?
209stk is the smartest poster on mania i will never doubt him or anyone from stockton ever again them boys out there are BEASTS
….nick and nate diaz will b champs this year and all the haters can elat a bloody vag…ultimatehuggingchamp is the biggest dumbfuck around and licks the sweat of my balls….STOCKTON 209…..y u mad 4 suckas!
by wooly shambler on Jan 21, 2012 2:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yves Edwards
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Tomas Taverin VS John Loceires
January 27th, 2012
Curitiba, Brazil at Pereira Arena
by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 21, 2012 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
Terry Etim, Spencer Fisher, Jeremy Stephens or Sam Stout
Cowboy has lost, however he still maybe to high up on the ladder and they trained with each other most recently enough for them to probably deny that fight, The UFC wants to give Melvin these Highlight reel FOTN like fights.
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin VS John Loceires
January 27th, 2012
Curitiba, Brazil at Pereira Arena
by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 21, 2012 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
Style - wise i like it...
I think Melvin could KO him pretty handily though..Yves last
fight he left himself open way too much..
but bahama pride! I’ll always appreciate Mr Yves
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Maybe Kamal Shalorus, Duane Ludwig, Cowboy.
P4P TOP 5 1. Nick Diaz 2. Nate Diaz 3. Fedor 4. Overeem 5. Junie Browning … Also Nate AND Nick will both be champions of thier respective brackets. Dont Fuck With Mean Mug he will make you slob all over your most hated fighters knob 209 BITCHES!!!!!!
Mythbuster rules
by Cyclonejoker on Jan 21, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Ludwig
Odd thing happened today... had to re-sgn up for MMAMania. No clue why!
by PHISH_NATION on Jan 21, 2012 3:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.
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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 21, 2012 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
such an emotional facepalm
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by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 22, 2012 3:25 AM EST up reply actions
just throwing this out there...
his competition has been somewhat mediocre but jacob volkman has gone 5-0 since dropping to lightweight.
just saying.
life is a hypocrite if i can't live the way it moves me.
That would be a big step down for Miller
He’s earned a top 5 guy I think.
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Jan 21, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
Jim may not be as visually appealing as Barboza in the striking realm
but I think Miller would put him down for the count
formerly ZuffaAttacks
What a fight that would be huh?
Jim would prolly be the dog in that, due to people always underestimate him!
Jim Miller is a 'sound' fighter
and I see him improve in the little (important) things each outing….
If Miller was unhealthy w/ that kidney infection I believe he needs another shot to prove himself… I’ve had one and I wanna tell ya, that’s the most debilitating pain i’ve ever been in.. I’ve never broken a major bone besides my finger, and that didn’t touch the pain and downtime of the kidney issues
formerly ZuffaAttacks
Barboza vs Melvin & Miller vs Guida or Maynard
Barboza vs Melvin would be awesome because it would be and Miller vs MAynard/Guida would be good as well.
Cerrone vs Barboza would also be nice, Barboza needs a bigger name and a step up in comp Cerrone or Melvin would fit this perfectly while being awesome matchups at the same time.
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i like where you're going with that but dont like that half those guys are coming off losses.
they’d probly want to keep it more of win vs win and lose vs lose. i’d say Miller vs Barboza, and Guillard vs Maynard. someone posted above that Guillard has only just left Jackson’s and may not be in the mood to already fight former teammates Cowboy/Guida. maybe 6 months down the road, but not yet.
Give Diaz the winner of Pettis/J-Lau and wait to see who wins the title to point on a specific #1 contender. Pettis/Bendo has FOTY all over it again, where as Diaz/Edgar has fireworks as well.
losers make excuses, winners make it happen...
The present Ufc puts winner vs winner and losers vs losers, Simple as that! Now there is the exception of when a new comer wins one.
They might slate him against a well known name. But if a contender wins there is no need for him to fight another recent contender who just lost.. There is way to many UFC on the roster now than say 5-6 years ago. Its a simple way to find out who your true champions are!
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by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 21, 2012 6:09 PM EST reply actions
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
Hank_Mardukas just now found the gif of Andy dropping Chael with an elbow...bravo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP1-oquwoL8
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 21, 2012 7:18 PM EST reply actions
I like the Diaz vs Miller Route for this
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