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Revision as of 06:24, 12 December 2010

Jim Miller
Born (1983-08-30) August 30, 1983 (age 40)
Sparta, New Jersey, United States
NationalityUnited States American
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling
Fighting out ofWhippany, New Jersey
TeamAMA Fight Club
Rank  black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NCAA Division I Wrestler
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins19
By knockout2
By submission11
By decision6
Losses2
By decision2
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
UniversityVirginia Tech
Notable relativesDan Miller, brother
Notable school(s)Sparta High School
Websitehttp://www.millerbrothersmma.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

James Andrew Miller (born August 30, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist. He has held the Cage Fury Fighting Championships Lightweight Championship and Reality Fighting Featherweight Championship. He currently fights for the UFC's lightweight division.

Martial arts background

Miller began training in mixed martial arts in 2005, when he began training at Planet Jiu Jitsu with his brother Dan Miller. He entered into the sport with a background in wrestling. Miller competed in wrestling in high school at Sparta High School in Sparta, New Jersey as well as one year of collegiate wrestling at Virginia Tech. He currently holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jamie Cruz.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Miller had his first professional fight on November 19, 2005 against Eddie Fyvie at Reality Fighting 10. Miller controlled the fight and earned a unanimous decision. Miller earned two more victories with Reality Fighting, with a Rear Naked Choke victory over Kevin Roddy and an Arm Triangle Choke victory over Joe Andujar. The quick victories earned Miller a title shot and he cut down a weigh to fight Muhsin Corbbrey for the Featherweight Title. Miller mounted Corrbrey in the second round and punched his opponent before securing an arm for the Armbar victory. At Reality Fighting 14, Miller took on Frankie Edgar for the Lightweight Title. Edgar controlled the fight, but Miller secured a tight Guillotine Choke late in the final round. Edgar fought through the choke to earn the unanimous decision and maintain his title.

In the weeks prior to Reality Fighting 14, Planet Jiu-Jitsu closed down. Miller began training at American Martial Arts in Whippany, New Jersey with his brother Dan in January, 2007.

Miller debuted with the Cage Fury Fighting Championships in a Lightweight title fight April 13, 2007 against Evo's Al Buck. Jim fought on the same card as his brother for the first time since Reality Fighting XII and both were victorious. Miller and Buck squared off, but were forced to separate early after an accidental knee to Buck's groin. When the fight resumed, Miller began working for a takedown and after escaping an attempted guillotine, secured a slam, from which he quickly attained the mount and then back, sinking in a Rear Naked Choke for the win.

Miller defended his title for the first time at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 5 against Atlantic City MMA's Anthony Morrison, an event which featured the much-hyped fight between Kimbo Slice and Ray Mercer. Morrison delivered some big slams early, but Miller worked through a chain of submissions before securing the victory by Triangle Choke at 4:56 of the first round to retain his title.

Miller's second defense was scheduled for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships 6 card, where he was to face King of the Cage Champion Clay French, but the event was cancelled a week prior to the event, when a primary investor dropped out.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Jim and his brother Dan were signed to the UFC and made his debut at UFC 89 where he defeated David Baron via Rear naked Choke in the 3rd round. At UFC 100, Miller won a bloody one-sided unanimous decision over Mac Danzig.

Miller was scheduled to face Thiago Tavares on September 19, 2009 at UFC 103, but Tavares was forced to drop out due to a knee injury suffered while training.[2] UFC newcomer Steve Lopez stepped in to replace Tavares. Both fighters exchanged competitively on the feet, but Miller won after Lopez injured his shoulder in round two.

Miller was expected to face Tyson Griffin on January 2, 2010 at UFC 108.,[3] but an injury has forced Griffin off the card.[4] Sean Sherk agreed to step up from the undercard and fight Miller, rather than his original opponent in Rafaello Oliveira.[5] Sean Sherk removed himself from the fight because of a cut that required many stitches; returning veteran Duane Ludwig was named as Sherk's replacement. Miller looked comfortable and sharp on his feet exchanging with the seasoned striker in Ludwig, he scored a knockdown halfway through the round with a fast combination and swarmed to secure an armbar, winning by submission at 2:31 of the first round.[6]

Miller faced Mark Bocek on March 27, 2010 at UFC 111.[7] After three closely contested rounds, Miller was awarded the unanimous decision win. Many spectators believed it was the wrong call and Bocek had won the fight.

Miller fought Gleison Tibau at UFC Fight Night 22 winning via unanimous decision.[8] Miller put in a very dominate performance, using excellent ground work, and showed his improved foot work.

Miller faced highly touted prospect Charles Oliveira on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124.[9] Miller defeated Oliveira via a first round kneebar to extend his winning streak to six and earning the submission of the night bonus.

Personal life

Jim got married in 2008. [10] The couple had their first child, a daughter named Amelia, in June 2010.[1]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches 19 wins 2 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 11 0
By decision 6 2
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 19-2 Brazil Charles Oliveira Submission (Kneebar) UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2 December 11, 2010 1 1:59 Montreal, Quebec Submission of the Night
Win 18-2 Brazil Gleison Tibau Decision (Unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares September 15, 2010 3 5:00 Austin, Texas, USA
Win 17-2 Canada Mark Bocek Decision (Unanimous) UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy March 27, 2010 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, USA
Win 16-2 United States Duane Ludwig Submission (Armbar) UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva January 2, 2010 1 2:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win 15-2 United States Steve Lopez TKO (Shoulder Injury) UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort September 19, 2009 2 0:48 Dallas, Texas, USA
Win 14-2 United States Mac Danzig Decision (Unanimous) UFC 100 July 11, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Loss 13-2 United States Gray Maynard Decision (Unanimous) UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine March 7, 2009 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, USA
Win 13-1 United States Matt Wiman Decision (Unanimous) UFC Fight Night 16: Fight for the Troops December 10, 2008 3 5:00 Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA Won Fight of the Night Honors
Win 12-1 France David Baron Submission (Rear Naked Choke) UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben October 18, 2008 3 3:19 Birmingham, England Submission of the Night
Win 11-1 Poland Bart Palaszewski Decision (Unanimous) IFL: New Jersey May 16, 2008 3 5:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Win 10-1 United States Chris Liguori Submission (Guillotine Choke) Ring of Combat 18 March 7, 2008 2 2:22 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win 9-1 United States Chris Liguori TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Ring of Combat 17 November 30, 2007 2 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win 8-1 United States Nuri Shakir Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Battle Cage Xtreme 3 October 20, 2007 3 2:17 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win 7-1 United States Anthony Morrison Submission (Triangle Choke) CFFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage June 23, 2007 1 4:56 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA Defended Lightweight Title
Win 6-1 United States Al Buck Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4 April 13, 2007 1 1:58 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA Won Lightweight Title
Loss 5-1 United States Frankie Edgar Decision (Unanimous) Reality Fighting 14 November 18, 2006 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA Lost Lightweight Title
Win 5-0 United States James Jones Submission (Triangle Choke) Combat in the Cage III September 30, 2006 2 1:55 Lincroft, New Jersey, USA
Win 4-0 United States Muhsin Corbbrey Submission (Armbar) RF 13: Battle at the Beach August 5, 2006 2 3:35 Wildwood, New Jersey, USA Won Lightweight Title
Win 3-0 United States Joseph Andujar Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) Reality Fighting 12 April 29, 2006 1 1:04 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win 2-0 United States Kevin Roddy Submission (Rear Naked Choke) Reality Fighting 11 February 11, 2006 1 N/A Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Win 1-0 United States Eddie Fyvie Decision (Unanimous) Reality Fighting 10 November 19, 2005 2 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

References

  1. ^ a b "Sparta's Jim Miller receives BJJ black belt". WHIG.com. 2010-07-13. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
  2. ^ [1]
  3. ^ "Tyson Griffin vs. Jim Miller in the works for UFC 108 lightweight contest in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
  4. ^ ""UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva" takes another hit; lightweight Tyson Griffin out". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
  5. ^ "Sean Sherk promoted to "UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva" main card, faces Jim Miller". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
  6. ^ "Report: Sean Sherk out at UFC 108, Duane Ludwig returns to face Jim Miller". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  7. ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/17488/mark-bocek-vs-jim-miller-targeted-for-marchs-ufc-111-in-new-jersey.mma
  8. ^ "MILLER VS TIBAU SEPT. 15, TUF 12 DEBUT EXPECTED". mmaweekly.com. 2010-05-24.
  9. ^ "MILLER VS. OLIVEIRA ADDED TO UFC 124". mmaweekly.com. 2010-10-06.
  10. ^ "NO HESITATION, JIM MILLER STEPS UP LAST MINUTE". MMAWEEKLY.com. 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2008-12-09. [dead link]

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