Juliana Miller
Killer
USA
Wins in return from long layoff
Miller defeated Ivana Petrovic via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.
ANALYSIS
Fighting for the first time since August 2023, Miller didn't appear to make any notable improvements during her time away, but she was able to find a takedown in each of the final two fames and pick up some control time to earn the decision. Her performance this evening would not have been enough to win on most nights, but it was enough to get by Petrovic. Miller won The Ultimate Fighter back in August 2022 but had lost each of her first two official bouts with the company. Her upside is very limited, but her roster spot should be secure with this win.
Fighting for the first time since August 2023, Miller didn't appear to make any notable improvements during her time away, but she was able to find a takedown in each of the final two fames and pick up some control time to earn the decision. Her performance this evening would not have been enough to win on most nights, but it was enough to get by Petrovic. Miller won The Ultimate Fighter back in August 2022 but had lost each of her first two official bouts with the company. Her upside is very limited, but her roster spot should be secure with this win.
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Fight scheduled
Miller is scheduled to compete against Ivana Petrovic in a flyweight fight at UFC Des Moines on May 3, per Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
Miller was scheduled to compete against Carli Judice at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15 but withdrew from the fight. Now, the former is expected to make her UFC return in late-spring.
Miller was scheduled to compete against Carli Judice at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15 but withdrew from the fight. Now, the former is expected to make her UFC return in late-spring.
Won't face Judice after all
Miller will no longer take on Carli Judice in a flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Miller is out of the fight due to an undisclosed injury. The UFC is reportedly actively seeking a replacement for Miller. It's unclear what's ailing her or what her possible timetable for recovery will be.
Miller is out of the fight due to an undisclosed injury. The UFC is reportedly actively seeking a replacement for Miller. It's unclear what's ailing her or what her possible timetable for recovery will be.
Judice up next
Miller will fight Carli Judice at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Miller has lost two straight bouts since winning her UFC debut back in 2022, but she'll have a chance to turn things around against Judice, who is still searching for her first win in the promotion.
Miller has lost two straight bouts since winning her UFC debut back in 2022, but she'll have a chance to turn things around against Judice, who is still searching for her first win in the promotion.
Dominated in Vegas opener
Miller lost to Luana Santos via TKO (punches) at 3:41 of Round 1 at UFC on ESPN 51 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
A former winner of The Ultimate Fighter last summer, Miller's UFC run is now on life support after just two official appearances with the company. She came out super aggressive against the debuting Santos, trying to get in her face in hopes of an early stoppage, but as soon as the Brazilian calmed down and began stringing together multiple shots, Miller was finished. Sporting a .500 record through her first six pro bouts, the California native is no lock to receive a third shot with the company.
A former winner of The Ultimate Fighter last summer, Miller's UFC run is now on life support after just two official appearances with the company. She came out super aggressive against the debuting Santos, trying to get in her face in hopes of an early stoppage, but as soon as the Brazilian calmed down and began stringing together multiple shots, Miller was finished. Sporting a .500 record through her first six pro bouts, the California native is no lock to receive a third shot with the company.
Aims to bounce back against Santos
Miller will take on Luana Santos in a flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 78 on Aug. 12, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
Miller is coming off a tough defeat at the hands of Veronica Hardy. She lost via unanimous decision and was thoroughly dominated throughout the fight. Now, she'll get a crack at a UFC newcomer in Santos, who holds a 5-1-0 overall pro MMA record and most recently fought in the Legacy Fighting Alliance. Miller will aim to get back on the winning side of the octagon and improve her own UFC record to 2-1.
Miller is coming off a tough defeat at the hands of Veronica Hardy. She lost via unanimous decision and was thoroughly dominated throughout the fight. Now, she'll get a crack at a UFC newcomer in Santos, who holds a 5-1-0 overall pro MMA record and most recently fought in the Legacy Fighting Alliance. Miller will aim to get back on the winning side of the octagon and improve her own UFC record to 2-1.