Post by The Sandmen on Dec 10, 2012 16:45:02 GMT -5
Jim Miller looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Nate Diaz looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jim Miller fakes a punch and launches himself over Diaz!
Nice move by Miller who clinches and pushes Diaz against the cage
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Jim Miller.
Jim Miller tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nate Diaz
well done Diaz falls hard on the mat
Diaz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miller is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller decides to jump inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Miller is in open guard over Diaz now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Diaz
Miller is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Nate Diaz, who is barely covering up!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Diaz
Jim Miller throws down elbows...
Diaz is not making himself an easy target.
Miller misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diaz tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Diaz
Miller is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Jim Miller uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Diaz
Miller is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Diaz is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Diaz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nate Diaz looks to posture up and open Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz forces Jim Miller to open his guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Diaz is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Diaz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Nate Diaz looks to posture up and open Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz forces Jim Miller to open his guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Miller
Nate Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miller's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Miller
Not a desiderable position that Miller is in now. Nate Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nate Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Jim Miller can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Miller misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diaz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Miller from the side mount!
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Diaz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jim Miller
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Mouth
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Not a desiderable position that Miller is in now. Nate Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Diaz controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jim Miller and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Miller jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jim Miller pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Nate Diaz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jim Miller
well done Miller falls hard on the mat
Diaz is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diaz's moves.
Diaz is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Miller climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Jim Miller moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Miller tries to grapple
He puts Diaz in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller tries to take Nate Diaz down... Diaz stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diaz's jaw!
Diaz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nate Diaz pushes away Miller trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miller doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nate Diaz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Diaz slightly pushes Miller into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diaz
Diaz wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Diaz throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Diaz seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Nate Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jim Miller jumps back and jabs
Diaz seems staggered and Jim Miller runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nate Diaz chases Miller and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Miller steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Nate Diaz catches Jim Miller's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diaz.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Diaz looks to be in very good shape.
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Nate Diaz is looking to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Nate Diaz tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz was tooling Jim Miller for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jim Miller lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nate Diaz looks to mount Jim Miller...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miller breaths deeply while on the ground
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jim Miller's arm and tries an armbar!
Miller hold his own hand and breaks Diaz's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nate Diaz.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Miller.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jim Miller pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jim Miller
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Jim Miller! Diaz tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Diaz is unable to lock that and Miller breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Jim Miller down... Miller stumbles backwards and Nate Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Miller's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Miller takes a break to breathe while holding Nate Diaz.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Miller stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Nate Diaz is coming in again!
Nate Diaz fakes a punch and launches himself over Jim Miller
Great move by Diaz who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Diaz pushes away Miller trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miller stumbles backwards and Nate Diaz circles to get the center of the cage
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diaz
Miller shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Nate Diaz pushes away Miller trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miller doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nate Diaz
The fighters are clinching.
Miller takes a break to breathe while holding Nate Diaz.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Diaz showing excellent timing, blasts Jim Miller with a right hand.
Great hook by Nate Diaz! Jim Miller is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Diaz is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz creates space and allows Jim Miller to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jim Miller is standing now.
Nice punch by Nate Diaz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Right eye
Jim Miller is opening up on Diaz and raining down combinations!
Diaz doesn't look worried as he defends.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miller follows Nate Diaz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miller needs to stop playing Nate Diaz's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Left cheek
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Nate Diaz struggles a bit before breaking Miller's attemp of grappling
Jim Miller continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz won't budge, forcing Miller to pull guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller is a bloody mess!
Diaz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nate Diaz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Nate Diaz tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz looks to mount Jim Miller...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Jim Miller continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nate Diaz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miller blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jim Miller's cheek! Miller stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miller grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diaz struggles... Jim Miller is unable to take him down
Miller misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller follows Nate Diaz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miller needs to stop playing Nate Diaz's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Nose
Jim Miller circles around Diaz
Miller doesn't stop bleeding.
Diaz attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Miller's kick.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
You can see Miller's blood making stains in the mat.
Body kick by Jim Miller...
is blocked.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Miller leads with a punch
Nate Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz won't budge, forcing Miller to pull guard.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller is a bloody mess!
Nate Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Chin
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Miller doesn't stop bleeding.
Diaz tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Nate Diaz is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Nate Diaz tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
You can see Miller's blood making stains in the mat.
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Nate Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz looks to mount Jim Miller...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diaz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jim Miller is a bloody mess!
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Diaz controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Diaz controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to escape from the full mount...
Nate Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Nate Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
You can see Miller's blood making stains in the mat.
Nate Diaz looks to mount Jim Miller...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Diaz goes for an armbar!
Miller struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Jim Miller breaks the lock and pushes away Nate Diaz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Miller doesn't stop bleeding.
Nate Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jim Miller jumps back and jabs
Miller seems staggered and Nate Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jim Miller throws a combo
Nate Diaz ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Miller swings again, only to get countered once more! Miller is looking bad here!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Miller was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Mouth
Winner is Nate Diaz by TKO (Punches) at 3:29 Round 3
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/14 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Kinda thought Miller was due. Shoulda known better. Acquiring 4 points for him appears to be the landslide trade victory of the site (thanks Ferocity. )
Nate Diaz looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jim Miller fakes a punch and launches himself over Diaz!
Nice move by Miller who clinches and pushes Diaz against the cage
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Jim Miller.
Jim Miller tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nate Diaz
well done Diaz falls hard on the mat
Diaz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miller is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller decides to jump inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Miller is in open guard over Diaz now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Diaz
Miller is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Nate Diaz, who is barely covering up!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Diaz
Jim Miller throws down elbows...
Diaz is not making himself an easy target.
Miller misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diaz tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Diaz
Miller is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Jim Miller uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Diaz
Miller is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Diaz is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Diaz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Nate Diaz looks to posture up and open Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz forces Jim Miller to open his guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Diaz is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Diaz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Nate Diaz looks to posture up and open Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz forces Jim Miller to open his guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Miller
Nate Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Miller's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Miller
Not a desiderable position that Miller is in now. Nate Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nate Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Jim Miller can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Miller misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diaz tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Miller from the side mount!
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz looks to pass to mount...
Diaz slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Diaz throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jim Miller
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Mouth
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Not a desiderable position that Miller is in now. Nate Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Diaz controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Nate Diaz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jim Miller and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Miller jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jim Miller pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Nate Diaz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jim Miller
well done Miller falls hard on the mat
Diaz is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Diaz's moves.
Diaz is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Miller climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Jim Miller moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Miller tries to grapple
He puts Diaz in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller tries to take Nate Diaz down... Diaz stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diaz's jaw!
Diaz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nate Diaz pushes away Miller trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miller doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nate Diaz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Diaz slightly pushes Miller into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diaz
Diaz wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Diaz throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Diaz seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Nate Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jim Miller jumps back and jabs
Diaz seems staggered and Jim Miller runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nate Diaz chases Miller and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Miller steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Nate Diaz catches Jim Miller's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diaz.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Diaz looks to be in very good shape.
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Nate Diaz is looking to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Nate Diaz tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz was tooling Jim Miller for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jim Miller lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nate Diaz looks to mount Jim Miller...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miller breaths deeply while on the ground
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jim Miller's arm and tries an armbar!
Miller hold his own hand and breaks Diaz's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nate Diaz.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Miller.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jim Miller pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jim Miller
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Jim Miller! Diaz tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Diaz is unable to lock that and Miller breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Jim Miller down... Miller stumbles backwards and Nate Diaz launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Miller's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Miller takes a break to breathe while holding Nate Diaz.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Miller stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Nate Diaz is coming in again!
Nate Diaz fakes a punch and launches himself over Jim Miller
Great move by Diaz who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Diaz pushes away Miller trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miller stumbles backwards and Nate Diaz circles to get the center of the cage
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diaz
Miller shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Nate Diaz pushes away Miller trying to keep the fight at striking range
Miller doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Nate Diaz
The fighters are clinching.
Miller takes a break to breathe while holding Nate Diaz.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Diaz showing excellent timing, blasts Jim Miller with a right hand.
Great hook by Nate Diaz! Jim Miller is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Diaz is standing while Miller is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz creates space and allows Jim Miller to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jim Miller is standing now.
Nice punch by Nate Diaz
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Right eye
Jim Miller is opening up on Diaz and raining down combinations!
Diaz doesn't look worried as he defends.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miller follows Nate Diaz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miller needs to stop playing Nate Diaz's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Left cheek
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Nate Diaz struggles a bit before breaking Miller's attemp of grappling
Jim Miller continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz won't budge, forcing Miller to pull guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller is a bloody mess!
Diaz tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Nate Diaz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Nate Diaz tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz looks to mount Jim Miller...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Nate Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Jim Miller continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nate Diaz launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Miller blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jim Miller's cheek! Miller stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miller grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diaz struggles... Jim Miller is unable to take him down
Miller misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller follows Nate Diaz
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miller needs to stop playing Nate Diaz's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Nose
Jim Miller circles around Diaz
Miller doesn't stop bleeding.
Diaz attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Miller's kick.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
You can see Miller's blood making stains in the mat.
Body kick by Jim Miller...
is blocked.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Nate Diaz tries to take advantage...
Miller leads with a punch
Nate Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz won't budge, forcing Miller to pull guard.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller is a bloody mess!
Nate Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Chin
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Miller
Miller doesn't stop bleeding.
Diaz tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Miller
Nate Diaz is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Nate Diaz tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
You can see Miller's blood making stains in the mat.
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Nate Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Nate Diaz looks to mount Jim Miller...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Diaz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jim Miller is a bloody mess!
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Diaz controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Diaz tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Diaz controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to escape from the full mount...
Nate Diaz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Nate Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Jim Miller
You can see Miller's blood making stains in the mat.
Nate Diaz looks to mount Jim Miller...
Nate Diaz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Jim Miller
Diaz goes for an armbar!
Miller struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Jim Miller breaks the lock and pushes away Nate Diaz, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Miller doesn't stop bleeding.
Nate Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jim Miller jumps back and jabs
Miller seems staggered and Nate Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jim Miller throws a combo
Nate Diaz ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Miller swings again, only to get countered once more! Miller is looking bad here!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Miller was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Mouth
Winner is Nate Diaz by TKO (Punches) at 3:29 Round 3
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 452 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 24/31 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/14 (86%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 424 s
Kinda thought Miller was due. Shoulda known better. Acquiring 4 points for him appears to be the landslide trade victory of the site (thanks Ferocity. )