Jim Miller vs. Strikeforce import Pat Healy booked for UFC 159

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  1. caleb_forrest_g

    caleb_forrest_g Active Member Full Member

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    Officials on Tuesday night announced the forthcoming octagon debut of Pat Healy (29-16 MMA, 0-1 UFC), who will square off with top-shelf lightweight Jim Miller (22-4 MMA, 11-3 UFC) at UFC 159.



    UFC 159 takes place April 27 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

    It's not yet known whether Miller vs. Healy will air on the event's pay-per-view main card, which follows prelims on FX and Facebook.


    Dont really like this fight, miller dominates in my opinion.
     
    caleb_forrest_g, Jan 30, 2013
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  2. Rob_Floyd

    Rob_Floyd Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Both scrappy guys that look somewhat similar. Makes sense.
     
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  3. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    I would like to see TJ Grant vs Jim Miller. I wouldn't mind seeing Grant vs Hioki either. What does that have to do with Healy? Ok, nothing. Alright, I'll tie it in.

    I would like to see the winner of Miller and Healy face the winner of Grant and Hioki.
     
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  4. greathamza

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    TJ Grant should fight Dos Anjos
     
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  5. Francis75

    Francis75 FAB 4 Full Member

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    Miller should be matched up with someone much better than Healy.
     
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  6. greathamza

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It is still to soon for him to go for the title shot specially after he got brutalized by Bendo not to long ago so he needs some building up to do
     
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  7. jimmie

    jimmie Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Should be a solid fight but Miller wins clearly IMO. I see him as a much better striker and his jiujitsu is a few steps above Healy's. Can Miller make 145 ? Would love to see him down there.
     
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    Id favour Jim here but dont see why he is the clear favorite. He takes more shots to the face than Tito's wife and cuts up easily...Jim is a southpaw but is still giving up a lot of experience in striking, Team Quest guys are know for their heavy right hands, could be a game changer...and Jim may be drawn into a slug fest before his grappling experience comes into play. I think Jim takes this, but it is a lot closer than most people think imo..
     
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