Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2012 16:02:40 GMT -5
Jim Miller is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Urijah Faber raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Faber looks to be in very good shape.
Faber launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Miller's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Jim Miller shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Urijah Faber 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 Urijah Faber
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Faber tries to take Jim Miller down... Miller stumbles backwards and Urijah Faber launches a few punches...
Jim Miller dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller tries to take Urijah Faber down... Faber stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Faber's jaw!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Miller with uppercuts!
Miller is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Miller is unable to escape!
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jim Miller pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jim Miller
The fighters are clinching.
Miller tries to take Urijah Faber to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Faber is with his back on the ground now.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Faber
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Urijah Faber can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miller is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over Miller's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miller doesn't fight back!
Miller's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Nose
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Faber tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miller struggles and frees his leg!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Miller
Faber launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Faber is countered by Jim Miller.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Miller decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Faber's guard.
Faber tries to fight back with his feet and Miller just needs another plan now.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Miller
Urijah Faber tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Faber tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. 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 2:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jim Miller shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miller into his guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Faber
Miller is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Jim Miller uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miller is trying to counter now!
Jim Miller is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Jim Miller gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Faber
Miller tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Jim Miller looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Jim Miller slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Jim Miller uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jim Miller rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Jim Miller isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Faber locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jim Miller unil he can pull his arm free! Miller lost his dominant position.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Jim Miller tries to get his arm under Urijah Faber's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Urijah Faber's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Urijah Faber easily defends the attempt.
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has Miller controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Miller is unable to move under Faber control.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Jim Miller slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Urijah Faber pushes up and slides Jim Miller's arm over his chin.
Miller misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Faber has Miller controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Faber manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Miller
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jim Miller closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jim Miller and Faber engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jim Miller is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Urijah Faber attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber catches Jim Miller's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Faber.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Miller
Faber is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Miller
Faber sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Faber leans back...
He clobbers Jim Miller's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Miller
Terrible one sided match... Miller was not ready to fight a fighter of Urijah Faber caliber.
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
Faber breaks the closed guard of Jim Miller and moves to half guard
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Faber tries to move to full mount!
Miller won't allow him to take this position easily.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller measures the resilience of Faber's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Faber's side.
Crushing shot to Faber's body! He's holding his side
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Urijah Faber looks to pass to mount...
Faber slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
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 Faber's moves.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over Miller's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miller doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Chin
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
Faber doesn't allow him!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
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 Faber's moves.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber rolls him over and takes his back!
Faber is in rear mount over Miller
Stand up! This is what Miller's cornermen are shouting. Urijah Faber is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miller has given his back to Urijah Faber who is trying to get one hook in!
Urijah Faber has one hook in!
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with one hook in
Faber has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Miller.
Nicely done! Faber now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
Faber is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Miller, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Faber moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miller measures the resilience of Faber's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Faber blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
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 Faber's moves.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
Miller has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Miller is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
Miller has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jim Miller uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber shows great balance while pushing away Jim Miller
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Miller's chin! That stops Miller in his tracks!
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Jim Miller jumps back and jabs
Miller seems staggered and Urijah Faber runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Miller is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber shows great balance while pushing away Jim Miller
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber has seen better days.
Urijah Faber tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miller is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Miller
Urijah Faber tries to pass to half guard...
Jim Miller can't prevent his opponent from passing. Faber looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Miller
Urijah Faber tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Urijah Faber keeps control and remains in side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over Miller's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miller doesn't fight back!
Miller has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Faber tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Urijah Faber has seen better days.
Miller tries to escape from the full mount...
Urijah Faber is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Jim Miller is a bloody mess!
Urijah Faber tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Urijah Faber who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miller doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Urijah Faber pushes Miller forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Faber pushes off of Jim Miller and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Miller stumbles backwards but Urijah Faber chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Jim Miller tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Faber is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Miller was not ready to fight a fighter of Urijah Faber caliber.
Faber takes a break to breathe while holding Jim Miller.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
You can see Miller's blood making stains in the mat.
A furious flurry of punches from Urijah Faber
puts Miller in a world of hurt!
Miller has a small cut in his Forehead
Miller doesn't stop bleeding.
Miller follows Urijah Faber
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miller needs to stop playing Urijah Faber's game or he'll get knocked out!
Miller crumples to the mat and Faber moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Left cheek
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (Punch) at 1:01 Round 3
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 467 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/27 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 467 s
Nice effort tonight from Jim Miller who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Urijah Faber. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Urijah Faber raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Faber looks to be in very good shape.
Faber launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Miller's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Miller moves forward looking for some action
Jim Miller shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Urijah Faber 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 Urijah Faber
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Faber tries to take Jim Miller down... Miller stumbles backwards and Urijah Faber launches a few punches...
Jim Miller dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller tries to take Urijah Faber down... Faber stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Faber's jaw!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Miller with uppercuts!
Miller is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Miller is unable to escape!
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jim Miller pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jim Miller
The fighters are clinching.
Miller tries to take Urijah Faber to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Faber is with his back on the ground now.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Faber
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Urijah Faber can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miller is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over Miller's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miller doesn't fight back!
Miller's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Nose
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Faber tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miller struggles and frees his leg!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Miller
Faber launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Faber is countered by Jim Miller.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Miller decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Faber's guard.
Faber tries to fight back with his feet and Miller just needs another plan now.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Miller
Urijah Faber tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Faber tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. 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 2:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jim Miller shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Urijah Faber is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miller into his guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Faber
Miller is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Jim Miller uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miller is trying to counter now!
Jim Miller is looking to pass Urijah Faber's guard...
Jim Miller gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Faber
Miller tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Jim Miller looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Jim Miller slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Jim Miller uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jim Miller rolls Urijah Faber to his stomach and takes his back!
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Jim Miller isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Faber locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jim Miller unil he can pull his arm free! Miller lost his dominant position.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Jim Miller tries to get his arm under Urijah Faber's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Urijah Faber's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Urijah Faber easily defends the attempt.
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Faber has Miller controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Miller is unable to move under Faber control.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Miller is in rear mount over Faber
Jim Miller slides his arm under Urijah Faber's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Urijah Faber pushes up and slides Jim Miller's arm over his chin.
Miller misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Faber has Miller controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Faber manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Miller
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jim Miller closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jim Miller and Faber engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jim Miller is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Urijah Faber attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber catches Jim Miller's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Faber.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Miller
Faber is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Miller
Faber sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Faber leans back...
He clobbers Jim Miller's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Miller
Terrible one sided match... Miller was not ready to fight a fighter of Urijah Faber caliber.
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
Faber breaks the closed guard of Jim Miller and moves to half guard
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Faber tries to move to full mount!
Miller won't allow him to take this position easily.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller measures the resilience of Faber's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Faber's side.
Crushing shot to Faber's body! He's holding his side
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Urijah Faber looks to pass to mount...
Faber slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
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 Faber's moves.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over Miller's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miller doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Chin
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
Faber doesn't allow him!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
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 Faber's moves.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber rolls him over and takes his back!
Faber is in rear mount over Miller
Stand up! This is what Miller's cornermen are shouting. Urijah Faber is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miller has given his back to Urijah Faber who is trying to get one hook in!
Urijah Faber has one hook in!
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with one hook in
Faber has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Miller.
Nicely done! Faber now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
Faber is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Miller, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Faber moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miller measures the resilience of Faber's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Faber blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
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 Faber's moves.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
Miller has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Miller is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Faber is in rear mount over Miller with two hooks in
Miller has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jim Miller uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber shows great balance while pushing away Jim Miller
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Miller's chin! That stops Miller in his tracks!
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Jim Miller jumps back and jabs
Miller seems staggered and Urijah Faber runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Miller is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber shows great balance while pushing away Jim Miller
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber has seen better days.
Urijah Faber tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miller is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Miller
Urijah Faber tries to pass to half guard...
Jim Miller can't prevent his opponent from passing. Faber looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Miller
Urijah Faber tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Urijah Faber keeps control and remains in side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over Miller's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miller doesn't fight back!
Miller has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jim Miller
Faber tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jim Miller
Urijah Faber has seen better days.
Miller tries to escape from the full mount...
Urijah Faber is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Jim Miller is a bloody mess!
Urijah Faber tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Urijah Faber who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miller doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Urijah Faber pushes Miller forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Faber pushes off of Jim Miller and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Miller stumbles backwards but Urijah Faber chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Jim Miller tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Faber is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Miller was not ready to fight a fighter of Urijah Faber caliber.
Faber takes a break to breathe while holding Jim Miller.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
You can see Miller's blood making stains in the mat.
A furious flurry of punches from Urijah Faber
puts Miller in a world of hurt!
Miller has a small cut in his Forehead
Miller doesn't stop bleeding.
Miller follows Urijah Faber
only to get counter punched in a big way! Miller needs to stop playing Urijah Faber's game or he'll get knocked out!
Miller crumples to the mat and Faber moves in to finish him. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Left cheek
Winner is Urijah Faber by KO (Punch) at 1:01 Round 3
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 467 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/27 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 467 s
Nice effort tonight from Jim Miller who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Urijah Faber. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!