Tag: Jim Miller

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I don’t know about you, but when I sit through a bunch of commercials encouraging me to play an endless stream of video games on my rented TV while eating a fast-food breakfast, I expect to be rewarded with some quality fights. Fortunately, last night’s UFC Fight Night event didn’t let me down, even if I still woke up and ate a banana this morning instead of a 500-calorie grease bowl.

The big lesson we learned from last night’s fights is that if you are in a situation where another human being is trying to hurt you, it’s probably best to keep your attention on that person at all times. Don’t look away. Don’t get distracted by your oppnent’s soft, slippery smooth skin. Don’t assume that he would never hit a person who isn’t making direct eye contact with him. He totally will, and it will totally be your fault when he does.

Rousimar Palhares learned that lesson at the hands of Nate Marquardt last night, and he learned it in painful fashion. Let’s just hope he only has to learn it once. Now, on to the big winners, losers, and everything in between from last night’s fights.