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Miller Considering Move to 145
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Cole Miller (Pictured), on “The Savage Dog Show,” discussing a potential move to 145 pounds:
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“That’s a major career move, moving down to that weight. I haven’t made that weight in quite some time, but I had never really fought at 155 except for one time before ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ All my fights before that were at 145, but I was smaller and I hadn’t really grown into my body and my frame yet. Now I’m a little bit bigger, but I’m still not big. I’m definitely one of the smaller lightweights weight-wise. My walkaround weight is pretty much the same as what I am on fight day, which is about 167 pounds. I know that 145 is achievable. … I always imagined being a champion at 145 pounds or 65 kilos. My original dream was to be the Shooto champion at 65 kilograms. … I feel like in the next couple of years I’ll be coming into my prime. I think that the timing’s right and it’s time for me to move down. I think that I can be a serious threat and a contender.” -
SDS: Rebney, Miller, Volkmann
By: TJ De Santis
Greg Savage and Jordan Breen returned to The Sherdog Radio Network in taped form for another edition of "The Savage Dog Show."
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The Bellator Fighting Championship is back in action this Saturday night on MTV2. Greg and Jordan sit down with the promotion's CEO to talk about the "Summer Series," the promotions plans coming in to the final quarter of 2011, and if the reported Fox-UFC deal opens the door for Bellator to make the move to SpikeTV.
Cole Miller was victorious Sunday evening in Milwaukee at UFC Live 5. The American Top Team product joins the SDS to chat about his win, his thoughts about returning to 145 pounds, the Donald Cerrone rivalry, and Cole talks about a hand injury he received during the bout.
Jacob Volkmann was also in action Sunday night at The Bradley Center. Over the course of fifteen minutes Volkmann controlled Team Alpha Male product Danny Castillo en route to a unanimous decision win. Volkmann talks about his fourth straight UFC win and who he wants next. The Minnesotan also shares his thoughts on politics.
Check out the show and our archives by clicking here.
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Beatdown: Lytle, Benavidez, Miller, Constantino
By: TJ De Santis
The Sherdog Radio Network may still not be live, however Monday brought a jam packed edition of "Beatdown" to the masses.
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Jack Encarnacao and Jon Luther returned to The SRN in taped form Monday. On the program were MMA personalities involved in this Sunday's UFC Live 5 card in Milwaukee.
Despite coming off of a loss to UFC 133 victor Brian Ebersole, Chris Lytle finds himself in the main event Sunday night against Dan Hardy. "Lights Out" chatted with Jack and Jon about the welterweight showdown. Lytle also expounds on the age old question if it's better to win or be entertaining in mixed martial arts.
Team Alpha Male product Joseph Benavidez faces Eddie Wineland Sunday night in a bantamweight matchup. Benavidez breaks down the upcoming bout and if he feels it's a benefit having his teammate Urijah Faber hold a win over the Illinois native. Joseph also talks about possibly moving down to 125 pounds in the future and if he keeps an eye on the budding division.
Cole Miller looks to prove that he "doesn't suck" Sunday night in Milwaukee. The American Top Team product dives in to his matchup with T.J. O'Brien with Encarnacao and Luther. "Megrinho" also reveals his aspirations for moving back down to featherweight in the future.
Fighters aren't the only men involved on UFC Live 5 card. AMA Fight Club trainer Mike Constantino will be in the corner of UFC lightweight contender Jim Miller as he takes on former WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. Constantino also talks about the landscape of the UFC's 155 pound division.
Check out the show and our archives by clicking here.
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Radio: Cole Miller
By: TJ De Santis
Live radio returned to The Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday with new episodes of "Beatdown" and "The Savage Dog Show."
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On "The Savage Dog Show" Jeff Sherwood and myslef were joined by American Top Team product and UFC lightweight fighter Cole Miller. The Georgia native talks about his future plans and what it means to have insurence provided to him under the UFC's new program.
Jack Encarnacao was back for "Beatdown" as well this Wednesday afternoon. Jack took listener calls and emails today hitting all of the sport's major talking points.
Jordan Breen returns tomorrow afternoon on The Sherdog Radio Network for another edition of "The Jordan Breen Show" at 3 p.m EST.
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UFC ‘Fight for the Troops 2’ Analysis: The Main Card
By: Tim Leidecker
Patrick Barry (top) file photo | Sherdog.com
On Saturday, the UFC put on its second “Fight for the Troops” show to support severely wounded military personnel. While the first event in December of 2008 had many former U.S. Armed Forces members on the fight card itself, that theme was dropped this time around. Instead, “FFTT2” mostly featured the lighter weight classes, with plenty of 135-, 145-, and 155-pound action alongside a pair of heavyweight bouts.
Below, an in-depth look at Saturday’s five main card matches and which fights are likely to be made in the near future for the 10 participants.
Matt Wiman def. Cole Miller -- Decision (Unanimous)
What happened: Long known only as a very confident -- perhaps overconfident -- contestant from “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 5, Wiman effectively emancipated himself from his “Handsome” moniker by turning in a career-defining performance over fellow “TUF 5” alum Cole Miller. From the opening bell, both men fought in the way one would want two fighters in the UFC’s ultra-competitive 155-pound division to engage. Midway through the opening round, Miller lost interest in standing and trading with Wiman, who was getting the better of their exchanges. Miller instead tried to pull guard, but was slammed to the mat for his efforts.
Over the next two rounds, Wiman continued to use his strength advantage and tenaciously came after Miller, putting tons of pressure on the American Top Team fighter with vicious ground-and-pound. Read more -
Primer: UFC Fight Night 22
By: Jake Rossen
Nate Marquardt file photo: Dave Mandel | Sherdog.com
A little nip and tuck here and there and it’s entirely possible the UFC will one day be broadcasting biweekly or weekly fight cards, completing their assimilation of pro wrestling marketing. Shave down those 10- or 11-bout pay-per-views, absorb the WEC and recruit some of the global talent they’re grooming for international expansion, and you’ve got at least 26 weeks of programming.
Until then, you’ll have to settle for Wednesday’s broadcast of UFC Fight Night 22, headlined by Nate Marquardt mixing it up with Rousimar Palhares. Marquardt was last seen suffering a debilitating, contender-nicking loss to Chael Sonnen; Palhares drew some heat for cranking a submission on Tomasz Drwal after a tap. While Palhares has only lost to Dan Henderson in the Octagon, his other opposition has been less than stellar: Marquardt represents a quantum step in competition since Henderson. The story of how Palhares responds to those new demands on his ability is probably the most intriguing of the night.
What: UFC Fight Night 22, a 10-bout card from the Frank Irvin Center in Austin, Texas
When: Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. ET on Spike Read more
