The fans win, because there is no way in any way, shape, fashion, or form this fight sucks.
Lauzon seems to have improved his cardio and while I don't think of either guy as a serious title threat they're both fun as hell to watch and they should put on the FOTN, I'll go with Miller taking a close split decision though.
Lauzon may have the better striking, not by much, and Miller has the BJJ advantage....too close to call. Split Decision I think maybe leaning Millers way.
Lauzon is really good on the ground, he's only a purple belt but he's a beast in the 1st round. He almost got Soti in a kimura if my memory serves me right, he was winning until he gassed. I think if Lauzon is going to win it will be by sub in R1, otherwise it's all Jim Miller. I think Jim is a better BJJ guy than Joe, I just think Joe has the ability to catch him off guard early.
What a ******* fight. I can't wait for this card. JDS-Cain, Belcher-Okami, Lauzon-Miller, Leben-Vemola and Boetsch-Phillipou. Awesome, awesome card. Taking J-Lau in this one, would love to see him put on a run of really impressive victories. This is taking FOTN!
Yeah this fights is going to be awesome. I like both fighters a lot, but I think Lauzon will take it. Never know though, Jim has surprised me more than once ready.
Maybe I am wrong but being a finisher could be Miller's mistake in this fight. Lauzon is better off his back and better standing, Jim's advantage is wrestling but he needs to put more weight on control and try and ride it out unless an opportunity presents itself, every time he goes for something he is risking giving Joe and opportunity.
Lauzon via Submission last in the fight for my money.
He continues to improve with every fight, whereas Miller seems to have hit a wall and may be on a decline.
In J-lo's last fight against Jamie Varner. He was being outboxed, got hit with a lot of good punches, had a ton of pressure put on him & just walked through it all & pulled off the upset sub.
This fight should be good and hard fought. I could see it going either way but if I had to bet on one of the guys I gotta go with Miller. My prediction is Miller wins a close decision.
This is a great matchup. Two BJJ artists who can bang. IF Lauzon is in tip top shape I think he can overwhelm Miller, but Miller is stronger and has that wrestling background which can stifle Lauzon. This is a bad fight to bet on.
I'd only pick Lauzon out of favoritism by 1%. 51/49
I'm going to go against the grain and pick Miller.
I think he's got a significant wrestling advantage and a decent striking advantage. Despite what happened in his fight with Nate Diaz, I think Miller also has decent submission defense and can stifle Lauzon on the ground. No doubt that his fight with Diaz also lit a fire under his ass too.
Either way I can't wait for this fight, I just hate that one of these guys will have to lose, barring a draw or no contest.
Because on paper Lauzon should be at a disadvantage and he tends to pick those fights to shock everyone. Also Lauzon is one of the most likable guys in the entire sport, I mean honestly nobody dislikes the guy. Jim Millers mother would not want to see Joe get beat up he is that kinda likable.
I LOVE Lauzon. Great personality, good fighter, and exciting to boot.
However, the only chance I have of winning the Holiday UFC contest is if Miller wins.
Hopefully it is a back and forth battle and Miller picks up the decision. They get fight of the night and Lauzon proves he can hang with a top lightweight.
What is Miller good at? I can't remember the last time he's looked good. He got embarrassed by Henderson and Diaz, and beat Melvin because he had an awful gameplan. His gas tank might be better but that's all I can think of. As long as Lauzon doesn't gas too hard, he should have this.
I think Lauzon takes it but in all fairness when Joe looks good he looks great and we all tend to get caught up in hyping him again. Wouldn't be super shocked to see Miller pull it off via being the better wrestler. That said WAR LAUZON!!!
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