Dan Miller

UFC |

TRAINING: I train 6 days a week when training for a fight. Most days, I spend my mornings working on strength and conditioning with Martin Rooney. In the afternoon or evening, I head over to AMA, where my workouts vary between Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, as well as MMA practices, where we combine all aspects of the sport.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting five years ago. I began training because I missed the competition.

What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Fury Middleweight Champion; IFL Middleweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This has been a dream of mine since I began fighting. The UFC has the best fighters in the world, and if you want to be ranked as a great fighter, you have to be fighting in the UFC.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Construction

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: arm bar

• Received his BJJ black belt in January 2010 from Renzo Gracie black belt Jamie Cruz.

• Only pre-UFC loss is to UFC vet Mike Massenzio

• Brother Jim made UFC debut at UFC 89 in October of 2008 against David Baron.

• Eight wins by submission

• Submitted Ryan McGivern in one round to win IFL middleweight title

• Standout HS wrestler at Sparta High School

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	12
Record:	13-6-0, 1NC
Summary:	wrestling, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai

Fighter Info

From:	Sparta, NJ USA
Fights Out Of:	Whippany, New Jersey USA
Age:	30
Height:	6′ 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight:	185 lb ( 84 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

639

32% Successful

205

Types of Successful Strikes

205

74% Standing

19%

152

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

61% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Rousimar Palhares	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	67	2	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Dan Miller		42	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Dan Miller	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	10	2	2	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Nate Marquardt	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	47	3	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Joe Doerksen	UFC® 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK Dec 11, 2010	12	0	2	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Dan Miller	UFC® 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK Dec 11, 2010	18	5	1	2	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Dan Miller	UFC® 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2 Aug 28, 2010	23	0	2	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	John Salter	UFC® 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2 Aug 28, 2010	21	2	0	1	R2Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Michael Bisping	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	76	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Dan Miller	UFC® 114: RAMPAGE vs EVANS May 29, 2010	50	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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