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| Born | James Andrew Miller August 30, 1983 Sparta Township, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70.3 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight (155 lb) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Whippany, New Jersey |
| Team | AMA Fight Club |
| Trainer | Mike Constantino |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jamie Cruz |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 21 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 12 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| University | Virginia Tech |
| Notable relatives | Dan Miller, brother |
| Notable school(s) | Sparta High School |
| Website | Official UFC Profile http://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. He is the younger brother of fellow MMA fighter Dan Miller.
As of October 2011, Miller is ranked as the #6 lightweight fighter in the world by Sherdog,[1] and, as of January 2012, is ranked as the #7 lightweight fighter in the world by the USA Today consensus Rankings.[2] He holds notable victories over Melvin Guillard, Bart Palaszewski, Gleison Tibau, Mark Bocek, Charles Oliveira, Matt Wiman, Mac Danzig, and Duane Ludwig.
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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 grew up in Sparta Township, New Jersey and competed in wrestling in high school at Sparta High School, as well as one year of collegiate wrestling at Virginia Tech.[3] He currently holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jamie Cruz.[4]
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 in weight to fight Muhsin Corbbrey for the Featherweight Title. Miller mounted Corrbrey in the second round and battered his opponent before securing an arm for the Armbar victory. At Reality Fighting 14, Miller took on present UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar for the Reality Fighting 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 capture Miller’s 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.[5] 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.,[6] but an injury has forced Griffin off the card.[7] Sean Sherk agreed to step up from the undercard and fight Miller, rather than his original opponent in Rafaello Oliveira.[8] 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.[9]
Miller faced Mark Bocek on March 27, 2010 at UFC 111.[10] After three closely contested rounds, Miller was awarded the unanimous decision win.
Miller fought Gleison Tibau at UFC Fight Night 22 winning via unanimous decision.[11] Miller put in a very dominant 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.[12] Miller defeated Oliveira via a first round kneebar to extend his winning streak to six and earning the submission of the night bonus.
Miller defeated WEC import, Kamal Shalorus on March 19, 2011 at UFC 128.[13] Miller won the fight by TKO in the third round, after landing an uppercut and knee to Shalorus’s face.
Miller faced Ben Henderson on August 14, 2011 at UFC on Versus 5.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-26).[15]
He later revealed that he was battling kidney infection and mononucleosis when cutting weight for the fight.[16]
On January 20, 2012 he faced Melvin Guillard at UFC on FX 1. After being rocked early by a knee and punches from Guillard in the first round, Miller was able to get the fight to the ground and make Guillard tap to a rear naked choke.[17]
Miller is expected to face Nate Diaz on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3.[18]
Personal life
Jim got married in 2008. [19] The couple had their first child, a daughter named Amelia, in June 2010.[4] The couple is currently expecting their second child.[20]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight Of The Night (One Times)
- Submission Of The Night (Three Times)
- Reality Fighting
- Reality Fighting Lightweight Title
- Cage Fury Fighting Championships
- Cage Fury Fighting Championships Lightweight Title
- One successful title defense
Martial Arts
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 21 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 21-3 | Melvin Guillard | Submission (rear naked choke) | UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller | January 20, 2012 | 1 | 2:04 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Submission of the Night |
| Loss | 20-3 | Benson Henderson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle | August 14, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 20-2 | Kamal Shalorus | TKO (punches) | UFC 128 | March 19, 2011 | 3 | 2:15 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 19-2 | Charles Oliveira | Submission (kneebar) | UFC 124 | December 11, 2010 | 1 | 1:59 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Submission of the Night |
| Win | 18-2 | Gleison Tibau | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares | September 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 17-2 | Mark Bocek | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 111 | March 27, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 16-2 | Duane Ludwig | Submission (armbar) | UFC 108 | January 2, 2010 | 1 | 2:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15-2 | Steve Lopez | TKO (shoulder injury) | UFC 103 | September 19, 2009 | 2 | 0:48 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 14-2 | Mac Danzig | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 100 | July 11, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 13-2 | Gray Maynard | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 96 | March 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 13-1 | Matt Wiman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC: Fight for the Troops | December 10, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States | Fight of the Night |
| Win | 12-1 | David Baron | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 89 | October 18, 2008 | 3 | 3:19 | Birmingham, England | Submission of the Night |
| Win | 11-1 | Bart Palaszewski | Decision (unanimous) | IFL: New Jersey | May 16, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 10-1 | Chris Liguori | Submission (guillotine choke) | Ring of Combat 18 | March 7, 2008 | 2 | 2:22 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 9-1 | Chris Liguori | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Ring of Combat 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals | November 30, 2007 | 2 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 8-1 | Nuri Shakir | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Battle Cage Xtreme 3 | October 20, 2007 | 3 | 2:17 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 7-1 | Anthony Morrison | Submission (triangle choke) | CFFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage | June 23, 2007 | 1 | 4:56 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Defended Lightweight Title |
| Win | 6-1 | Al Buck | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4 | April 13, 2007 | 1 | 1:58 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won Lightweight Title |
| Loss | 5-1 | Frankie Edgar | Decision (unanimous) | Reality Fighting 14: Fall Brawl | November 18, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Lost Lightweight Title |
| Win | 5-0 | James Jones | Submission (triangle choke) | Combat in the Cage: Marked Territory | September 30, 2006 | 2 | 1:55 | Lincroft, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 4-0 | Muhsin Corbbrey | Submission (armbar) | RF 13: Battle at the Beach 2006 | August 5, 2006 | 2 | 3:35 | Wildwood, New Jersey, United States | Won Lightweight Title |
| Win | 3-0 | Joseph Andujar | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Reality Fighting 12: Return to Boardwalk Hall | April 29, 2006 | 1 | 1:04 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2-0 | Kevin Roddy | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Reality Fighting 11: Battle at Taj Mahal | February 11, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Eddie Fyvie | Decision (unanimous) | Reality Fighting 10 | November 19, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
References
- ^ “Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings”. sherdog.com. January 17, 2012. http://www.sherdog.com/news/rankings/6/Sherdogs-Official-Mixed-Martial-Arts-Rankings-39259. Retrieved 2012-1-17.
- ^ http://www.bloodyelbow.com/rankings
- ^ McCullough, Andy. “Ex-Sparta High wrestlers Jim and Dan Miller make UFC a family affair”, The Star-Ledger, March 26, 2010. Accessed June 28, 2011. “Day after day, Mike Miller heard his boys brawling. His two 20-something sons worked construction with him, on the job at 7 a.m., out in the sun during the summer. When work slowed, Jim and Dan tussled in basements and dumpsters, ‘beating the crap out of each other,’ Jim said. So Mike waited. He understood. The boys missed competition. Both had wrestled at Sparta High School.”
- ^ a b “Sparta’s Jim Miller receives BJJ black belt”. WHIG.com. 2010-07-13. http://www3.whig.com/njh/blogs/martialarts/2010/07/jimmiller-blackbelt. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
- ^ John Morgan. [1] “Thiago Tavares suffers knee injury, forced to withdraw from UFC 103 bout with Jim Miller”]. http://mmajunkie.com/news/15919/thiago-tavares-suffers-knee-injury-forced-to-withdraw-from-ufc-103-bout-with-jim-miller.mma].
- ^ “Tyson Griffin vs. Jim Miller in the works for UFC 108 lightweight contest in Las Vegas”. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/16514/tyson-griffin-vs-jim-miller-in-the-works-for-ufc-108-lightweight-contest-in-las-vegas.mma. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ^ “”UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva” takes another hit; lightweight Tyson Griffin out”. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/17172/ufc-108-evans-vs-silva-takes-another-hit-lightweight-tyson-griffin-out.mma. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
- ^ “Sean Sherk promoted to “UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva” main card, faces Jim Miller”. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/17178/sean-sherk-promoted-to-ufc-108-main-card-faces-jim-miller.mma. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
- ^ “Report: Sean Sherk out at UFC 108, Duane Ludwig returns to face Jim Miller”. mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/17263/report-sean-sherk-out-at-ufc-108-duane-ludwig-returns-to-face-jim-miller.mma. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- ^ John Morgan. “Mark Bocek vs. Jim Miller targeted for March’s UFC 111 in New Jersey”. http://mmajunkie.com/news/17488/mark-bocek-vs-jim-miller-targeted-for-marchs-ufc-111-in-new-jersey.mma.
- ^ “MILLER VS TIBAU SEPT. 15, TUF 12 DEBUT EXPECTED”. MMAWeekly.com. 2010-05-24. http://mmaweekly.com/miller-vs-tibau-sept-15-tuf-12-debut-expected-2.
- ^ “MILLER VS. OLIVEIRA ADDED TO UFC 124″. MMAWeekly.com. 2010-10-06. http://mmaweekly.com/miller-vs-oliveira-added-to-ufc-124.
- ^ “Jim Miller Set to Face Kamal Shalorus at UFC 128 in New Jersey”. MMAWeekly.com. 2010-12-30. http://mmaweekly.com/jim-miller-set-to-face-kamal-shalorus-at-ufc-128-in-new-jersey.
- ^ “Jim Miller Faces Ben Henderson in a Lightweight Bout at UFC on Versus 5″. MMAWeekly.com. May 11, 2011. http://mmaweekly.com/jim-miller-faces-ben-henderson-in-a-lightweight-bout-at-ufc-on-versus-5.
- ^ “UFC on Versus 5 Play-by-Play: Jim Miller vs. Ben Henderson”. MMAweekly.com. 2011-08-14. http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-versus-5-play-by-play-jim-miller-vs-ben-henderson.
- ^ http://www.mmamania.com/2012/1/19/2719653/jim-miller-battled-kidney-infection-and-mononucleosis-during-ben
- ^ “Melvin Guillard vs. Jim Miller headlines UFC on FX 1 event”. mmajunkie.com. 2011-11-17. http://mmajunkie.com/news/26152/melvin-guillard-vs-jim-miller-headlines-ufc-on-fx-1-event.mma.
- ^ “Nate Diaz vs. Jim Miller booked for UFC on FOX 3 in New Jersey”. mmajunkie.com. January 24, 2012. http://mmajunkie.com/news/27115/nate-diaz-vs-jim-miller-booked-for-ufc-on-fox-3-in-new-jersey.mma. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
- ^ “NO HESITATION, JIM MILLER STEPS UP LAST MINUTE”. MMAWeekly.com. 2008-12-06. http://mmaweekly.com/no-hesitation-jim-miller-steps-up-last-minute-2. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ “Simple Man Not Satisfied”. Sherdog.com. 2011-08-09. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Simple-Man-Not-Satisfied-34662. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
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