Dan Miller (fighter)
Encyclopedia
Daniel James Miller is an American Middleweight
mixed martial artist
signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship
. He is the older brother of fellow MMA fighter Jim Miller
.
, which he had competed in from his childhood in Sparta Township, New Jersey
through high school, when he attended Sparta High School
.
On January 15, 2010, Miller received his BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie black belt Jamie Cruz.
in the first round. Miller followed the Dixon fight with a victory over Jay Coleman at Reality Fighting 11 by Armbar, setting up a #1 contender match against Mike Massenzio
. As the main event at Reality Fighting 12, Massenzio and Miller fought to a close decision, with Miller's submission attempts earning the victory on one judge's card and Massenzio's strong takedowns earning the victory on two cards, and the fight.
Miller's next fight came at the Cage Fury Fighting Championships
where he took on Dave Perez. Miller landed a strong upkick from his back early before controlling the rest of the fight. Perez failed to answer the bell for round 2, and Miller's victory earned him a title shot at CFFC II. Miller fought Lance Everson at CFFC II for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships Middleweight Title. The fight was highlighted by a powerful slam by Miller which led to a Rear Naked Choke
which earned Miller the first round victory and the title.
Following CFFC II, Planet Jiu Jitsu closed down. Miller began training at American Martial Arts in Whippany, New Jersey with his brother Gabe in January, 2007.
Miller defended his title April 13, 2007 against Rhino Fight Team's Jose Rodriguez
in his first fight with AMA Fight Club
. Miller's brother Jim also fought on the card; the first time the brothers had fought together since Reality Fighting 12 and both were victorious. Using his strong wrestling and Jiu Jitsu skills, Miller took Rodriguez to the ground on multiple occasions, and dealt damage from on top. Though Miller attained the mount twice, and had an attempted Armbar in the third round, Rodriguez proved to be tough and the fight went to the judges where Miller was granted the unanimous 30–27 victory.
Miller made his IFL
debut when he fought for Renzo Gracie
's New York Pitbulls
in the 2007 IFL Semifinals in East Rutherford, New Jersey
, filling in for the injured Fabio Leopaldo. Miller fought the Tokyo Sabres
' Dave Phillips in the first fight between the teams. After a quick slam by Miller, Phillips established guard and attempted an armbar. Miller slammed out, and in the scramble secured Phillips' neck in a Standing Guillotine Choke
. IFL Commentator Bas Rutten
called the choke, which rendered Phillips unconscious, "the tightest guillotine [he'd] ever seen," and Miller earned the Submission-of-the-Night award for it.
He defeated Ryan McGivern
by kneebar to win the IFL
middleweight championship. He currently holds middleweight titles in both the IFL
and Cage Fury Fighting Championships
. He was the final middleweight champion in the IFL.
, winning via rear naked choke.
Miller returned to the Octagon and won a unanimous decision against Matt Horwich
at UFC 90
on October 25, 2008. He had another win by submission (guillotine choke) against Jake Rosholt
at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
on February 7, 2009.
Originally, Miller was scheduled to fight again at UFC 98
against Yushin Okami
, but Okami sustained an injury and was replaced by Chael Sonnen
. He lost via unanimous decision as Sonnen took him down at will and ground and pounded for three rounds en route to a victory. He was scheduled to fight C.B. Dollaway
on September 16, 2009 at UFC Fight Night 19, but got an infection and had to withdraw.
Miller lost a unanimous decision to Demian Maia
on February 6, 2010 at UFC 109
.
Miller next lost a unanimous decision to Michael Bisping
on May 29, 2010 at UFC 114
.
Miller faced John Salter
on August 28, 2010 at UFC 118
, replacing an injured Phil Baroni
. Miller earned a much needed win via submission in the second round, it was his first victory since February 7, 2009 at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
.
Miller next defeated Joe Doerksen
on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124
via split decision.
Miller faced Nate Marquardt on March 19, 2011 at UFC 128
. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Miller faced Rousimar Palhares
on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134
, replacing an injured Alexandre Ferreira
and lost by unanimous decision.
|Loss
|align=center| 13-6 (1)
|Rousimar Palhares
| Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 134
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|13-5 (1)
|Nate Marquardt
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 128
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Newark, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|13-4 (1)
|Joe Doerksen
|Decision (split)
|UFC 124
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|12-4 (1)
|John Salter
|Submission (ninja choke)
|UFC 118
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:53
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|11-4 (1)
|Michael Bisping
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 114
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|11-3 (1)
|Demian Maia
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 109
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|11-2 (1)
|Chael Sonnen
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 98
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|11-1 (1)
|Jake Rosholt
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:03
|Tampa, Florida
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|10-1 (1)
|Matt Horwich
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 90
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Rosemont, Illinois
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|9-1 (1)
|Rob Kimmons
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:27
|Omaha, Nebraska
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|8-1 (1)
|Ryan McGivern
|Submission (kneebar)
|IFL: Connecticut
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:36
|Uncasville, Connecticut
, United States
|Won IFL Middleweight Title
|-
| NC
|align=center|7-1 (1)
|Mike Geurin
|No contest (miller injured by accidental headbutt)
|Ring of Combat 18
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:34
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7-1
|John Howard
|Decision (unanimous)
|Ring of Combat 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|6-1
|Dave Phillips
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|IFL: 2007 Semifinals
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:30
|East Rutherford, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|5-1
|Jose Rodriguez
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|Defended Cage Fury Middleweight Title
|-
|Win
|align=center|4-1
|Lance Everson
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Cage Fury Fighting Championships 2
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:26
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|Won Cage Fury Middleweight Title
|-
|Win
|align=center|3-1
|Dave Perez
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|2-1
|Mike Massenzio
|Decision (split)
|Reality Fighting 12: Return to Boardwalk Hall
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|2-0
|Jay Coleman
|Submission (armbar)
|Reality Fighting 11: Battle at Taj Mahal
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1-0
|Tenyeh Dixon
|Submission (triangle choke)
|Reality Fighting 10
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:20
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
, United States
|
|}
Middleweight (MMA)
The middleweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*UFC's & Strikeforce's middleweight division, which groups competitors within 171 to 185 lb...
mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
. He is the older brother of fellow MMA fighter Jim Miller
Jim Miller (fighter)
James Andrew Miller 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...
.
Martial arts background
Miller began his mixed martial arts career in 2005, when he began training at Planet Jiu-Jitsu. He entered into the sport with a background in wrestlingWrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
, which he had competed in from his childhood in Sparta Township, New Jersey
Sparta Township, New Jersey
Sparta Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 19,722...
through high school, when he attended Sparta High School
Sparta High School (New Jersey)
Sparta High School is a four-year public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Sparta Township, in Sussex County, New Jersey, as part of the Sparta Township Public School District...
.
On January 15, 2010, Miller received his BJJ black belt under Renzo Gracie black belt Jamie Cruz.
Mixed martial arts career
Miller had his first professional fight November 19, 2005 against Tenyeh Dixon at Reality Fighting 10 and was victorious by Triangle ChokeTriangle choke
A triangle choke, or sankaku-jime in Judo, is a type of figure-four chokehold which strangles the opponent by encircling the opponent's neck and one arm with the legs in a configuration similar to the shape of a triangle...
in the first round. Miller followed the Dixon fight with a victory over Jay Coleman at Reality Fighting 11 by Armbar, setting up a #1 contender match against Mike Massenzio
Mike Massenzio
Mike Vito Massenzio is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He wrestled in New Jersey and was a two-time high school state champion in 2000 and 2001 at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey. Additionally in 2001,...
. As the main event at Reality Fighting 12, Massenzio and Miller fought to a close decision, with Miller's submission attempts earning the victory on one judge's card and Massenzio's strong takedowns earning the victory on two cards, and the fight.
Miller's next fight came at the Cage Fury Fighting Championships
Cage Fury Fighting Championships
Cage Fury Fighting Championships was an American mixed martial arts promotion. Founded by Felix & Amy Martinez, the promotion promoted in Atlantic City, NJ, having just held five events. The last minute cancellation of its sixth event signalled its demise...
where he took on Dave Perez. Miller landed a strong upkick from his back early before controlling the rest of the fight. Perez failed to answer the bell for round 2, and Miller's victory earned him a title shot at CFFC II. Miller fought Lance Everson at CFFC II for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships Middleweight Title. The fight was highlighted by a powerful slam by Miller which led to a Rear Naked Choke
Rear naked choke
The Rear naked choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. Depending on the context, the term may refer to one of two variations of the technique, either arm can be used to apply the choke in both cases...
which earned Miller the first round victory and the title.
Following CFFC II, Planet Jiu Jitsu closed down. Miller began training at American Martial Arts in Whippany, New Jersey with his brother Gabe in January, 2007.
Miller defended his title April 13, 2007 against Rhino Fight Team's Jose Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez
José Rodríguez or Jose Rodriguez may refer to:*José Alfredo Rodríguez, an undefeated Mexican Boxer and current WBA Light Flyweight Champion.*Jose Rodriguez , a Canal Zone-born peace activist*José Rodríguez , Argentine Olympic fencer...
in his first fight with AMA Fight Club
AMA Fight Club
AMA Fight Club Background Est.2004Founded byMike ConstantinoPrimary OwnersMike ConstantinoPrimary trainersMike Constantino Jaime Cruz Nick AvalosFighters Prominent Fighters...
. Miller's brother Jim also fought on the card; the first time the brothers had fought together since Reality Fighting 12 and both were victorious. Using his strong wrestling and Jiu Jitsu skills, Miller took Rodriguez to the ground on multiple occasions, and dealt damage from on top. Though Miller attained the mount twice, and had an attempted Armbar in the third round, Rodriguez proved to be tough and the fight went to the judges where Miller was granted the unanimous 30–27 victory.
Miller made his IFL
International Fight League
The International Fight League was an American mixed martial arts promotion billed as the world's first MMA league. It was founded on January 7, 2006 and closed on July 31, 2008...
debut when he fought for Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie is a Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Carlos Gracie Jr. and a former mixed martial arts competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He is member of the Gracie family of Brazil. He is the son of Robson Gracie, grandson of Carlos Gracie, nephew of Carlos...
's New York Pitbulls
New York Pitbulls
The New York Pitbulls were an International Fight League team based in NYC, New York. Coached by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu expert and MMA veteran Renzo Gracie, the Pitbulls were one of four teams competing in the IFL's inaugural season.-Record/Roster:...
in the 2007 IFL Semifinals in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, filling in for the injured Fabio Leopaldo. Miller fought the Tokyo Sabres
Tokyo Sabres
The Tokyo Sabres are an International Fight League team based in Tokyo, Japan . The Sabres are coached by bodybuilder Ken Yasuda. Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki use to be a mentor to the Sabres but after their horrible 0-5 loss to the Los Angeles Anacondas Inoki broke all ties with the IFL...
' Dave Phillips in the first fight between the teams. After a quick slam by Miller, Phillips established guard and attempted an armbar. Miller slammed out, and in the scramble secured Phillips' neck in a Standing Guillotine Choke
Guillotine choke
The guillotine choke is a chokehold in martial arts and wrestling applied from in front of the opponent. The choke involves using the arms to encircle the opponent's neck in a fashion similar to a guillotine. The technique is either a type of tracheal compression restraint that prevents air flow...
. IFL Commentator Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten
Sebastiaan "Bas" Rutten is a retired Dutch mixed martial artist, Karate and Taekwondo blackbelt, and kickboxer. He was a UFC Heavyweight Champion, a three time King of Pancrase world champion, and finished his career on a 22 fight unbeaten streak...
called the choke, which rendered Phillips unconscious, "the tightest guillotine [he'd] ever seen," and Miller earned the Submission-of-the-Night award for it.
He defeated Ryan McGivern
Ryan McGivern
Ryan McGivern is an American mixed martial artist. He was formally a fighter for the Quad City Silverbacks of the International Fight League.-Biography:When not in the ring, McGivern works for the U.S...
by kneebar to win the IFL
International Fight League
The International Fight League was an American mixed martial arts promotion billed as the world's first MMA league. It was founded on January 7, 2006 and closed on July 31, 2008...
middleweight championship. He currently holds middleweight titles in both the IFL
International Fight League
The International Fight League was an American mixed martial arts promotion billed as the world's first MMA league. It was founded on January 7, 2006 and closed on July 31, 2008...
and Cage Fury Fighting Championships
Cage Fury Fighting Championships
Cage Fury Fighting Championships was an American mixed martial arts promotion. Founded by Felix & Amy Martinez, the promotion promoted in Atlantic City, NJ, having just held five events. The last minute cancellation of its sixth event signalled its demise...
. He was the final middleweight champion in the IFL.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On July 23, 2008, it was announced that the UFC had signed both Dan Miller and his brother Jim each to four fight contracts. Miller was successful in his UFC debut against Rob Kimmons at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. NeerUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 15, was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 17, 2008 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska....
, winning via rear naked choke.
Miller returned to the Octagon and won a unanimous decision against Matt Horwich
Matt Horwich
Matthew Peter Horwich is a journeyman American mixed martial artist. Previously fighting for the Portland Wolfpack of the International Fight League where he held the middleweight championship in 2007, BAMMA and in the UFC, he holds notable wins over past and present UFC fighters Jake Rosholt,...
at UFC 90
UFC 90
UFC 90: Silva vs. Côté was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 25, 2008 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. The main event featured UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva vs Patrick Côté....
on October 25, 2008. He had another win by submission (guillotine choke) against Jake Rosholt
Jake Rosholt
Jake Rosholt is an American mixed martial artist and former collegiate amateur wrestler. Rosholt formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship .-Early life:...
at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 17 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7 2009. Originally named UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs...
on February 7, 2009.
Originally, Miller was scheduled to fight again at UFC 98
UFC 98
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 23, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
against Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami
is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He currently fights at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship . Okami is currently ranked the #3 best middleweight in the world by Sherdog and the #2 best middleweight by MMAWeekly....
, but Okami sustained an injury and was replaced by Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen
Chael Patrick Sonnen is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at the University of Oregon, a two-time University Greco national champion as well as the 85.0 kg silver medalist at...
. He lost via unanimous decision as Sonnen took him down at will and ground and pounded for three rounds en route to a victory. He was scheduled to fight C.B. Dollaway
C.B. Dollaway
Clarence Byron Dollaway is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 7 making it to the finale where he was defeated by an armbar from Amir Sadollah.-Early life:...
on September 16, 2009 at UFC Fight Night 19, but got an infection and had to withdraw.
Miller lost a unanimous decision to Demian Maia
Demian Maia
Demian Maia Baptista is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. He currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Maia is currently ranked the #6 middleweight in the world by Sherdog and Yahoo! Sports., and the #8 middleweight fighter in the world by...
on February 6, 2010 at UFC 109
UFC 109
UFC 109: Relentless was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 6, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
.
Miller next lost a unanimous decision to Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping
Michael Gavin Joseph Bisping is an English mixed martial artist born in Cyprus but living in Clitheroe, Lancashire. He currently fights as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is the former Cage Warriors Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion, former Cage Rage light...
on May 29, 2010 at UFC 114
UFC 114
UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 29, 2010 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The UFC Fan Expo took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center....
.
Miller faced John Salter
John Salter
John Salter is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting at Middleweight for Strikeforce.-MMA career:John Salter began training in wrestling at age 12, going on to win a 2002 state title while in high school. He went on to attend Lindenwood University in St...
on August 28, 2010 at UFC 118
UFC 118
UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 28, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The third UFC Fan Expo coincided with the event...
, replacing an injured Phil Baroni
Phil Baroni
Philip George Baroni is an American mixed martial artist. He has a professional MMA record of 14–14–0. Baroni has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he holds a record of 3–7–0. Also he has fought in the PRIDE FC where he holds a record of 4–2–0...
. Miller earned a much needed win via submission in the second round, it was his first victory since February 7, 2009 at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 17 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7 2009. Originally named UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs...
.
Miller next defeated Joe Doerksen
Joe Doerksen
Joseph Daniel Doerksen is a Canadian mixed martial artist from New Bothwell, Manitoba. He is a former middleweight contender of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and a veteran of the International Fight League...
on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124
UFC 124
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 11, 2010 at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec...
via split decision.
Miller faced Nate Marquardt on March 19, 2011 at UFC 128
UFC 128
UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 19, 2011, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.-Background:...
. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Miller faced Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He is known for his technical mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his physical strength. His nickname, Portuguese for "tree stump", comes from his short, stocky, heavily muscled build. Many of his victories are by Leg-locks...
on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134
UFC 134
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
, replacing an injured Alexandre Ferreira
Alexandre Ferreira (fighter)
Alexandre "Cacareco" Ferreira born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a professional mixed martial artist.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:Ferreira made his promotional debut against Vladimir Matyushenko on November 13, 2010 at UFC 122, losing via first round TKO....
and lost by unanimous decision.
Personal life
Miller is married. The couple lost their first child, a daughter in May 2009. Their second child, a boy named Daniel Jr., has struggled with health problems.Mixed martial arts record
|-|Loss
|align=center| 13-6 (1)
|Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He is known for his technical mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his physical strength. His nickname, Portuguese for "tree stump", comes from his short, stocky, heavily muscled build. Many of his victories are by Leg-locks...
| Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 134
UFC 134
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 27, 2011 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|13-5 (1)
|Nate Marquardt
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 128
UFC 128
UFC 128: Shogun vs. Jones was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 19, 2011, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.-Background:...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Newark, New Jersey
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|13-4 (1)
|Joe Doerksen
Joe Doerksen
Joseph Daniel Doerksen is a Canadian mixed martial artist from New Bothwell, Manitoba. He is a former middleweight contender of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and a veteran of the International Fight League...
|Decision (split)
|UFC 124
UFC 124
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs. Koscheck 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 11, 2010 at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|12-4 (1)
|John Salter
John Salter
John Salter is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting at Middleweight for Strikeforce.-MMA career:John Salter began training in wrestling at age 12, going on to win a 2002 state title while in high school. He went on to attend Lindenwood University in St...
|Submission (ninja choke)
|UFC 118
UFC 118
UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 28, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The third UFC Fan Expo coincided with the event...
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:53
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|11-4 (1)
|Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping
Michael Gavin Joseph Bisping is an English mixed martial artist born in Cyprus but living in Clitheroe, Lancashire. He currently fights as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is the former Cage Warriors Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion, former Cage Rage light...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 114
UFC 114
UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 29, 2010 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The UFC Fan Expo took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center....
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|11-3 (1)
|Demian Maia
Demian Maia
Demian Maia Baptista is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. He currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Maia is currently ranked the #6 middleweight in the world by Sherdog and Yahoo! Sports., and the #8 middleweight fighter in the world by...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 109
UFC 109
UFC 109: Relentless was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 6, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|11-2 (1)
|Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen
Chael Patrick Sonnen is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler at the University of Oregon, a two-time University Greco national champion as well as the 85.0 kg silver medalist at...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 98
UFC 98
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 23, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|11-1 (1)
|Jake Rosholt
Jake Rosholt
Jake Rosholt is an American mixed martial artist and former collegiate amateur wrestler. Rosholt formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship .-Early life:...
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 17 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7 2009. Originally named UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs...
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:03
|Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|10-1 (1)
|Matt Horwich
Matt Horwich
Matthew Peter Horwich is a journeyman American mixed martial artist. Previously fighting for the Portland Wolfpack of the International Fight League where he held the middleweight championship in 2007, BAMMA and in the UFC, he holds notable wins over past and present UFC fighters Jake Rosholt,...
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 90
UFC 90
UFC 90: Silva vs. Côté was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 25, 2008 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. The main event featured UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva vs Patrick Côté....
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Rosemont, Illinois
Rosemont, Illinois
Rosemont is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States located immediately northwest of Chicago. The village was incorporated in 1956, though it had been settled long before that...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|9-1 (1)
|Rob Kimmons
Rob Kimmons
Rob Kimmons is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed at middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship . He is also known as "The Rosedale Reaper".-Mixed martial arts career:...
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 15, was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 17, 2008 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska....
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:27
|Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|8-1 (1)
|Ryan McGivern
Ryan McGivern
Ryan McGivern is an American mixed martial artist. He was formally a fighter for the Quad City Silverbacks of the International Fight League.-Biography:When not in the ring, McGivern works for the U.S...
|Submission (kneebar)
|IFL: Connecticut
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:36
|Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville is an area in the town of Montville, Connecticut. The area traditionally known as Uncasville is a village in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Won IFL Middleweight Title
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| NC
|align=center|7-1 (1)
|Mike Geurin
|No contest (miller injured by accidental headbutt)
|Ring of Combat 18
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:34
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|7-1
|John Howard
John Howard (fighter)
John J. Howard is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing welterweight division.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:He made his first UFC debut on January 31, 2009 against Chris Wilson at UFC 94 winning by split decision....
|Decision (unanimous)
|Ring of Combat 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|6-1
|Dave Phillips
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|IFL: 2007 Semifinals
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:30
|East Rutherford, New Jersey
East Rutherford, New Jersey
East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,913. It is an inner-ring suburb of New York City, located west of Midtown Manhattan....
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|5-1
|Jose Rodriguez
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Defended Cage Fury Middleweight Title
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|Win
|align=center|4-1
|Lance Everson
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Cage Fury Fighting Championships 2
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:26
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|Won Cage Fury Middleweight Title
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|Win
|align=center|3-1
|Dave Perez
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1
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|align=center|1
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Loss
|align=center|2-1
|Mike Massenzio
Mike Massenzio
Mike Vito Massenzio is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He wrestled in New Jersey and was a two-time high school state champion in 2000 and 2001 at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey. Additionally in 2001,...
|Decision (split)
|Reality Fighting 12: Return to Boardwalk Hall
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|2-0
|Jay Coleman
|Submission (armbar)
|Reality Fighting 11: Battle at Taj Mahal
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|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|Win
|align=center|1-0
|Tenyeh Dixon
|Submission (triangle choke)
|Reality Fighting 10
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:20
|Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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