UFC on Fox 3: Jim Miller vs Nate Diaz fight set for May 5 in New Jersey
by Thomas Myers on Jan 24, 2012 11:01 PM EST
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With the sophomore effort of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on network television just days away on Jan. 28, 2012, the promotion today announced that a fantastic lightweight showdown will be featured on its third show, which will take place at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on May 5, 2012.
Jim Miller, who hails from nearby Sparta, will take on Stockton, Calif., scrapper Nate Diaz in what is likely a number one 155-pound contender eliminator match on the UFC on Fox 3 televised main card.
UFC President Dana White shared the good news via his official twitter account.
Miller is fresh off a first round submission win over Melvin Guillard in the UFC on FX 1 main event, surviving an early knockdown to roar back and choke out the "Young Assassin." The win marked his tenth inside the Octagon in 12 tries, losing only to top division contenders Gray Maynard and Ben Henderson, respectively, since 2008.
He is among the very best lightweights in the world.
So, too, is Diaz, meaning that the winner will likely challenge the man who emerges victorious in the fight between UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar vs. Ben Henderson, which takes place next month (Feb. 25, 2012) in Tokyo, Japan.
Diaz is red hot, enjoying a back-to-back win streak since returning to lightweight from a lackluster trip north to 170 pounds, losing consecutive decisions to Dong Hyun Kim and Rory MacDonald.
The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 5 winner took out Takanori Gomi via submission at UFC 135 and then boxed up Donald Cerrone at UFC 141 to earn a unanimous decision to solidify his spot among the division's elite.
Miller will certainly look to close the distance and exploit Diaz's suspect wrestling, while Diaz will most likely aim to keep his distance and pick apart the New Jersey native with his always-improving stand up skills.
Regardless of how it plays out on fight night, it's a dynamic, meaningful match up that has White extremely excited:
"Our 3rd FOX fight May 5th at the IZOD Center in New Jersey will feature Nate Diaz vs Jim Miller!!! Nate = 3 sub and 5 FON Jim = 3 SON!!"
No other bouts for UFC on Fox 3 have been revealed at this time. Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for the latest news and updates regarding this still-developing fight card.
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Holy shit!!
Diaz by split decision (I guess)
Surprised this is the main event though
by rscott94 on Jan 24, 2012 11:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This is a good fight but there should be at least one more title contenting fight on a Fox card.
Legit P4P Rankings.
#1: Silva (destroys top guys making them look bad for years)
#2: Jones (destroys everybody in front of him making it look easy)
#3: Aldo (tears up people whenever he's not too cautious)
#4: Edgar (should be fighting at 145 but beats everyone at 155)
#5: GSP (long time champ who can't stop guys that others can in the 1st rd or who aren't blown up LWs which isn't so dominating... hence P4P)
by Hank_Mardukas on Jan 25, 2012 5:29 AM EST up reply actions
This is a good fight but there should be at least one more title
contentingcontender fight on a Fox card.
get a clue champ….
I can say that I was warning them about their product getting diluted before their numbers dropped and that their numbers later dropped.
I can say that I’m worth paying attention to when I analyze their business.
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by Kalejohncox on Jan 25, 2012 8:11 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Wow Yoshihiro your English has improved dramatically since coming to the UFC
It wasn’t that long ago that you needed an interpreter to conduct interviews, now you’re even able to correct grammatical errors. Well done.
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Velasquez vs. Mir will probably headline
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by JoshuaThomas on Jan 25, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
This one of the tougher fights to call right here...
What a fight..
I'm with you
Awesome fight… I can’t wait to see it. Nate Diaz earned a lot of fans after his entertaining dismantling of Donald Cerrone so it’s great to see him in a main event.
I think Nate has better hands and Jits than Miller, but Miller is as tough as they come. This will be a barn burner for sure with Nate coming out on the other side with a UD.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
Jim can win this fight if he plays it smart and gets it to the ground...
Nates feeling way to good on his feet of late,,, you put him on his ass and frustrate… This is a bad matchup for nate if jim implements the right game plan,,, which i think he will. Ill take jim Gritty split decision!
by letstalkmma on Jan 24, 2012 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
Good Post
Miller will own Nate’s ass on the ground, just like Joe Daddy, Guida and Maynard did……and don’t tell me Nate’s gonna submit him, because Miller easily has the jits pedigree to avoid getting submitted by Diaz. Miller will walk right thru those patty-cake punches and grind his ass to a UD.
I'm not sure Miller can hold Diaz down for three rounds
Diaz seems to have gotten stronger since his time at Welterweight.
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Millers Gunna own his ass really?
On the ground? CmOn son. Nate awl day.
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by Cruz Jackson on Jan 24, 2012 11:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
just look at Nate’s performance against strong wrestlers…..he doesn’t do well against them, and he’s not gonna catch Miller with a sub…..I don’t think Nate sucks, but this is a bad matchup for him…….
I hope you're wrong
I’d love to see Nate get a title shot. The build up would be great. You know it’d probably go to a decision and be a bloody war the whole way through with no slowing down. It’s almost always fun to get fresh blood in around the title picture.
But, yeah… Miller’s one advantage is his top game. I think Nate’s got superior striking, better BJJ and they both have granite chins, good cardio and amazing work ethics. However you look at it, this is a win for the fans (of true MMA).
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
You dont have to be a fan of true MMA to bust a nut over this fight.
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Fans of horror films will love it too
I see it being a bloodfest.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah, I certainly hope so.
I’d really love to see the moms around the web posting their OMGs.
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I'd HATE for it to end early
via cuts. That would fucking suck.
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Maynard did not "own" Nate on the ground
It was a stand up fight
Politics is just one big ass blast.
and Nate won that fight
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by Hushh on Jan 25, 2012 1:02 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Scorecard says Maynard won
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That Nate won the fight but was robbed by those damn Diaz hating judges. They’ll learn to listen to their granddad and not those misleading record books.
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seems like a taboo to complain about diaz vs maynard when its ok to complain about garcia nam phan or garcia zombie.
"I gotta be the bad guy. Point the finger. Make me the bad guy....the only reason I'm getting this fight is because everybody wants to see me take an ass whipping right about now."
There are iffy decisions and then there is Nam Phan vs Garcia.
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by Edgecrusher71 on Jan 25, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
I think
Ring vs fukuda was a little worse
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I went 0-2 against Phasebook. Why do I feel that I am just padding his record?" Next time I won’t pick a guy whose best weapon is a somersault against a real bad guy like Scarface.
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by ShivanTiger on Jan 25, 2012 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
THAT
"I gotta be the bad guy. Point the finger. Make me the bad guy....the only reason I'm getting this fight is because everybody wants to see me take an ass whipping right about now."
I can definitely see this becoming a reality
Great post.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
+1
I’m already fucking pumped for this fight
by zachcramer on Jan 24, 2012 11:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Wow.
This is honestly a fight I can’t see being bad, in any way. The worst thing that could happen is an early stoppage.
I don’t know who to pick either. Close fight.
by the mexicutioners #1 fan on Jan 24, 2012 11:09 PM EST reply actions
Hopefully the refs and judges don't tarnish the memory of this one
It’ll be an awesome matchup for sure.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
Fuck yes
This fight will be awesome. I got diaz by ud.
by Mega1989 on Jan 24, 2012 11:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Same
Can’t wait. Go Diaz!
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
So pumped for this
I’ll deff be going
Nick Diaz, UFC Champ 2012!!!
by DiazBroz on Jan 24, 2012 11:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Two bad dudes
Love the lw division.
by UltimateHuggingChampionship on Jan 24, 2012 11:11 PM EST reply actions
Hopefully he'll be working his leg kicks all day everyday.
That and triangle defense and he has this.
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by *Californication* on Jan 24, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
Miller is better on the mats than Nate, and stronger.
Don’t for one minute think he isn’t.
Considering Miller has much better head movement adn a more well-rounded striking game, with more power, I think this will let us all know exactly where Diaz is in the division. The same place he was when he moved up to WW, just a step below the best in the division.
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Awesome match making
Now give Gullard a stand-up guy. Barboza makes sense on all levels.
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by *Californication* on Jan 24, 2012 11:11 PM EST reply actions
Agreed
I thought of that matchup as well, seems good
by Mr.Italiano on Jan 24, 2012 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
Give Guillard someone like Maynard so he can show improvements on the ground without a huge risk of getting choked out
by KCmmaBadBoy on Jan 24, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
I like all of these ideas
Give Guillard a chance to shine following two embarrassing losses.
I like both the idea of having him face a striker for obvious reasons, but I like the idea of seeing him fight it out from underneath a top leveler grappler without the most threatening submission game. I wanted to see him vs. Guida, but I think Guida would sub him in the first as well. Maynard makes more sense.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
Maynard makes no sense
Maynard is the number two ranked Lightweight in the world. Guillard is doubtful for top 10 now.
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Maynard is also is Koscheck land right now unless he goes up or down in weight or Edgar loses
by KCmmaBadBoy on Jan 24, 2012 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
Maynard-Guillard makes some sense. It feels like Gray has been fighting frankie for the past 2 years,,,,,
They were both great fights but losing the last one and drawing the first does not make you number 2 in my book!
Their is no need to act like Gray is some megastar thats need to be slowly brought up back in to contention! His ass can earn like every body else.. Melvin would be a good fight for Gray especially the Gray who thinks he can stand and strike…..
by letstalkmma on Jan 25, 2012 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
Guillard has a chance against any top 10 guy
And Maynard needs to rebuild. He’s not going to start with Number 3. He’s going to start somewhere between rank 10-6. The UFC isn’t going to have Maynard clear out all of the contenders.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
Not to mention the style is anti-Melvin
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by *Californication* on Jan 25, 2012 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
Guida would probably sub him BUT
HE has a knack for getting lit up on the feet, if Guillard catches him like Diego, bendo, or florian did….. Guida is takin a nap.
by Mr.Italiano on Jan 24, 2012 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
Very possible
But… I’ve never seen anyone take a shot like Guida. He was absolutely destroyed by Diego in that first round and kept coming forward… he didn’t land anything but a take down that round… but he survived.
Guillard would definitely hurt Clay… but Miller didn’t go out, and in fact won that very same round. Maybe Guida would survive to give us another fight of the night performance here… barring he didn’t sub Guillard too quickly.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
I'd love to see it
Im a guida fan. That could really go either way. I’d like to see Guillard get back in the win column first tho
by Mr.Italiano on Jan 24, 2012 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Does Guida have a fight lined up?
He’s coming off of a tough loss, and Guillard off of two.
They were both around the same rung in the LW ladder at beforehand… but maybe Guillard fell too far.
I think Guida’s got a better chance at stringing 4 fights together and earning a title shot, so why chance it against a guy coming off of two losses.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
I haven't seen anything about his next fight.
Starting to get antsy.
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Guida is melvins walking,talking nightmare..
I pray for Melvin we don’t ever have to see that fight.. It would be his dimise because guida would own his ass.
by letstalkmma on Jan 25, 2012 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Great fight
Im thinkin Diaz by decision, probably split. I like miller vs guida a lot more.
I think Miller would dismantle Guida
I think that Guida vs. Miller would look a lot like Florian vs. Guida. Miller would take Guida’s best shot, keep himself off the mat and eventually sub Guida.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
Possibly
But they are similar fighters. Miller doesn’t have the striking ability of kenflo though, so IMO guida has a better chance vs miller than against kenny
by Mr.Italiano on Jan 24, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
True
I love watching Kenflo strike… at least against lesser strikers.
The last few striking matches he had broke my heart… he was in my top five until he “retired.”
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah agreed
His title fights were sad, and the Maynard fight as well. He’s fun too watch when he lets his strikes go, one of my favorites
by Mr.Italiano on Jan 24, 2012 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
The Maynard fight was the hardest for me to watch
It was ugly. He looked so small and helpless. After seeing Kenflo launch Guida across the ring following his takedown I didn’t think Maynard would smother him. Boy, did I underestimate Maynard’s strength and wrestling at that point. But… Maynard gave us two of the best fights in the history of the division/company against Edgar following that UD… so, can’t complain too much
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know who to pick
This will really Diaz’s takedown defence
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I agree with disagreeing
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i disagree with you agreeing with the disagreeing
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i agree to disagree with your disagreement towards agreeing
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by ShivanTiger on Jan 25, 2012 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
Absolutely, this will really Diaz is takedown defence.
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Take the internet less seriously please. If I want to make a joke, I’ll do it. As for the TDD of Diaz, I don’t think it will be tested too much because I think the wrestling of Miller is consistently overrated.
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And the more that I think about this fight the more I like Nate’s chances of winning. Jim’s wrestling isn’t in the same class as the elite of the division and he struggled to take down Melvin as well. His BJJ game has always been underrated and he’s incredibly tough but he’s not the big, grinding wrestler that Nate has always struggled to compete against. If Nate can dictate the pace early and force Jim into his type of fight then his offensive wrestling will become even less of a factor as the fight goes on.
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I know the Diaz's are who they are
but Nate will look like a jackass if he tries slapping millers hand or starting shit with him. Miller is about as respectable as they come. Same with Condit but then again Nick isnt bad mouthing him but that could change the week of the fight.
I'll sig bet with anyone, I got miller
He’s got the wrestling and bjj aptitude to ground Diaz and beat him up. Miller is also the toughest son bitch on the block, much like Diaz.
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by theoregonduck on Jan 24, 2012 11:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He won't sub diaz
He might be able to get on top of him
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Triangle. Guillotine. Won't get him down.
If he does. Big fuckin mistake
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by Cruz Jackson on Jan 24, 2012 11:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, you do have to be careful on top no matter how good of a wrestler you are.
(I’m looking at you Sonnen)
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Yeah but sonnen isn't a high level bjj blackbelt who has submitted great grapplers like miller
I think miller can sub Diaz
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by theoregonduck on Jan 25, 2012 12:02 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I cant say 100% if nate would tap... And jim would break that sucker!
by letstalkmma on Jan 25, 2012 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
Jim would have no qualms about breaking a bone, that mustache means business
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by theoregonduck on Jan 25, 2012 12:31 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
LOL
Can’t argue with that!
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 25, 2012 1:25 AM EST up reply actions
Fight of the night all over it
Been waiting for this match up. This and Nate vs Barboza
Hmm since other people are doing it
I’d say
Guida vs Maynard
Guillard vs Sott/Gomi
Barboza vs Pettis/Lauzon
by rscott94 on Jan 24, 2012 11:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Gomi vs. Guillard sounds fun
Once it’s over, someone may need to retrieve Gomi’s head from the third or fourth row, but Gomi does have some sick KOs of his own.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
Any mention of 5 rounds?
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by BrothersGottaAndyHug on Jan 24, 2012 11:24 PM EST reply actions
Free fights = no five round main events
They’re sticking to the PPVs, I believe. There was an article about it a short while ago. I know FX for sure, and probably Fox, are getting 3 round main events.
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
Unless I'm mistaken
Fox main events are still 5 rounds. I could be wrong though.
by Mr.Italiano on Jan 24, 2012 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
That's right.
Fox is still 5 rounds.
by the mexicutioners #1 fan on Jan 24, 2012 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
Cool
thx
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
Nate Diaz stats:
Losses 7
By submission 1
By decision 6
So… yeah. GnP is not likely.
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thats just cause Nate can take a beating for 15 minutes
tough as shit but wrestling has always been a problem for him and Nick
by KCmmaBadBoy on Jan 24, 2012 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Good fight but damn it I wanned the may 5th card in San Antonio it’s our damn day why not put it where it deserves to be
by Cerrone's sombrero on Jan 24, 2012 11:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
me too
when you add in the prelims on fuel instead of facebook this deal gets even better!
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by detroit_fan on Jan 24, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
Except if you have Comcast
and the cs’ers don’t have Fuel on their programming
by Mayhem chimpanzee on Jan 24, 2012 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
yeah that sucks
hopefully they could pick it up. if not you could always go with a satellite like directv or even dish network. when i compared directv and comcast for prices in my area comcast was much higher anyways.
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No kidding
I’m lovin it.
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4. Chan Sung Jun
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:33 PM EST up reply actions
haha
How’d you find my pic on the interwebs?
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2. Thiago Silva
3. Michael Bisping
4. Chan Sung Jun
5. Frank Mir
6. You don't have the balls to post your fav fighters
by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 24, 2012 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
I'm Lovin it !
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by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 25, 2012 12:42 AM EST up reply actions
Fat mexican children are soooooo cute.
Learn JiuJitsu.
Semper Fi'
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Considering this is on Fox
I wonder how much heat Nate would get for giving that double bird.
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Nick's got jitz
Sure, Miller can probably get on top of him.
But, that won’t necessarily mean he’s not in danger.
Good matchup.
miller is going to fuck up this diaz kid
pretty good match
pride never die.
You all are way too pumped for this fight, i see a let down.
It’s either gonna be Diaz tooling Miller on the feet, or Miller dominating Nate on the ground. It’s gonna be all about who implements their game better.
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Jan 24, 2012 11:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
How is Either of the Outcomes You Described a "Let Down"m
I’m not a Diaz fan but I’m sure this fight will be exciting no matter who wins. I don’t think striking will play a big part here. Jim is gonna close the distance quick like.
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by G Squat on Jan 25, 2012 12:04 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yea two contenders coming off two big wins. Both fighters who can finish, go all 15 minutes and love to put on a show???
Yea this fight gets me pumped up.. check your push jester!
by letstalkmma on Jan 25, 2012 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
I just dont see this being a competitive fight.
One is just going to roll over the other, I just can’t tell who yet.
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Jan 25, 2012 10:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
What i mean i see it being a dominating win for one or the other.
Not a very competitive fight for the one who can’t get their gameplan implemented.
You mind your own damn business.
by jestermarcus on Jan 25, 2012 10:53 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I like this match on paper
But I feel it won’t be anything like cowboy vs Diaz or miller vs bendo . I see some hesitation by Jim in the stand up and frustration from Nate when Jim puts him in the clinch . Well see
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 25, 2012 12:23 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Both those fights you mention were one sided! Something tells me this might be a bit closer,, which would in my opinion....
Make for a better bout,,,,RIGHT?
by letstalkmma on Jan 25, 2012 12:26 AM EST up reply actions
Right
I just mean this will be more evenly matched but have less action IMO
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 25, 2012 12:44 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
nate wont have problems in the clinch with miller.
nate has been training judo like a mofo the last year and a half.. i doubt this fight even goes to the ground.
i see nate picking jim apart on the feet, using his reach to keep a gap.. if nate doesn’t end up catching him, he will win on points..
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by stinky~fingers on Jan 25, 2012 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
i think is a great match up..
if all goes as expected, nate should be a title contender by the end of the year.
Jesus H Christ, how many times i gotta pay the price, too scared of death will make you twice as scared of life.
by stinky~fingers on Jan 25, 2012 12:35 AM EST reply actions
War Diaz
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by randallhumpfreeze on Jan 25, 2012 12:42 AM EST reply actions
War Diaz!
No effing way this fight is a let down. Fight of the Year contender here!
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 25, 2012 1:27 AM EST up reply actions
whoa! who'd you lose the sig bet to?
I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence...
by DetroitDrew1980 on Jan 25, 2012 1:37 AM EST up reply actions
Lol
No sig bets yet. I like fighters for their style in the ring. Not their persona or win/loss record (though a winning record is usually necessary to show off their skillset).
If you come up with a good bet, and win… I’ll let you pick my top five for a period of time.
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2. Thiago Silva
3. Michael Bisping
4. Chan Sung Jun
5. Frank Mir
6. You don't have the balls to post your fav fighters
by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 25, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
I liked the guillard Diaz fight when it took place. I know he didn’t finish as quick as jim but really if you think about it, Nate sub’d melvin as well. Since diaz’s losses he has shown great composure and not as sloppy standup. The change in weight class also helped. The fight against cerrone also showed a lot of heart. Miller is no slouch though, excellent matchup.
by Stockton Hello on Jan 25, 2012 12:58 AM EST reply actions
Fox can't handle the Diaz bros
they’re too badass
"I just want to be known as the best ever, is that too much to ask?" - BJ Penn
If this is a 5 round fight...
I got Diaz, all day, ’er day!
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Super-duper psyched for this fight…
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Not sure how much
Fox will like those double middle fingers flying
by phucket on Jan 25, 2012 7:37 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Great match-up
Both guys are coming off of high profile wins and need another victory to secure themselves a title shot. Jim is well rounded and the Bendo fight aside has been on a roll but after seeing the way that Nate performed against Cowboy I have to say that I think that he is finally putting on the performances that he’s always been capable of doing.
Nate has better striking than Jim and also better BJJ especially from the bottom. Jim has better wrestling but Nate finally seems to have put on the muscle that his frame has been lacking for so long and his TDD especially from the clinch is looking a lot better now so bullying him into a decision is no longer a sure fire way to beat him. Nate has the cardio advantage as well, though both guys can maintain a fast pace for 3 rounds and both are near impossible to finish. This has all of the makings for a FOTN and a FOTY contender and if Nate can keep his cool, find his range early and beat up Jim with his head and body combinations then he’s more than capable of winning this fight.
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I like your style
Good summary.
Five top favorite fighters:
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2. Thiago Silva
3. Michael Bisping
4. Chan Sung Jun
5. Frank Mir
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 25, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
I called this match up several days ago. I’m not saying I’m a genius…I’ m just not saying I’m not one.
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by Kevin Haggerty on Jan 25, 2012 10:02 AM EST reply actions
good call, this will be great. too bad that it's that long away
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Not meaning to offend anyone...
Although I probably will, but I don’t ever see Jim Miller being champion. He’s got heart and he’s always going to give it 100% but sometimes that isn’t enough. He’s a good striker, a great grappler, and an average wrestler, and a mid-to-high level athlete. To me, he simply isn’t exceptional in any regard, he will compete and believe he can win any fight and will always put on a good show but as aforementioned there simply isn’t any wow factor with him. Felt obliged to say something… Call me crazy, call me a hater, a moron, and whatever else you can think of I just don’t see it happening with Jim. That being said, this should be a fan friendly affair.
I won’t call you any names i’ll just say that you’re wrong, look at who’s currently at the top of the LW division and you’ll see a guy in Frankie Edgar who’s very much like Jim Miller. At LW it’s not about hype and other bs it’s about excecuting a gameplan and being able to be tough and versitile and that’s right up Jim Millers alley. Now that Jim went back to basics, I expect to see him get back on a roll and exploit Nate’s weaknesses take him down and gnp him to a unanimous decision.
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great sig
never saw that quote, but i don’t follow twitter.
I don’t think that Miller will be able to implement his ground game here… and even if he did, I don’t believe it’ll lead to win over Frankie.
Five top favorite fighters:
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2. Thiago Silva
3. Michael Bisping
4. Chan Sung Jun
5. Frank Mir
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by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 25, 2012 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
I agree, mostly
I don’t see Jim beating either Frankie or Maynard. And of course, he’s lost to them both already.
I think that people are simply excited about a great matchup and potential fight of the millenia candidate in Diaz vs. Miller, rather than just excited about Jim potentially earning a title shot.
I know that I get excited about fights simply for the the two skillsets that are in the ring, the two personas that are going to clash and the potential for beautiful violence that they’ll unleash on one other. Title implications can raise the stakes and anxiety, especially when one of the fighters is a favorite of mine, but that’s usually secondary to just the pure enjoyment of watching the fight.
Five top favorite fighters:
1. Lyoto Machida
2. Thiago Silva
3. Michael Bisping
4. Chan Sung Jun
5. Frank Mir
6. You don't have the balls to post your fav fighters
by MMAisfuntowatch on Jan 25, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
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