American Jim Miller will go against Brazilian Gleison Tibau as part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight Night 22. The venue for this fight and the entire event is the Frank Erwin Center in Austin Texas. The date for the fights is Wednesday September 15th, 2010 with the weigh-ins coming the day before. The Jim Miller Vs Gleison Tibau Odds will be for one of the three lightweight bouts listed on the main card.
American Jim Miller was born and raised in Sparta New Jersey. Miller recently just turned 27 years old in late August. Standing at 5’8, and weighing 155lbs, he uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling to take control of his opponents. In his mixed martial arts career, Miller holds a 17-2 record. His first career win came on November 19th, 2005 when he beat Eddie Fyvie at Reality Fighting 10. His two losses in his career are against Frank Edgar and Gray Maynard; both American fighters. Miller has won his last four fights, including a win over Mark Bocek on March 27th, 2010 in Newark.
Gleison Tibau also turned 27 recently (July 10). He was born in Mossoro Brazil, and has done most of his fighting in Brazil. He holds a 21-6 career record in 27 fights. His first win came in his debut fight back in 1999 over Rivanio Aranha. His first loss as a mixed martial arts fighter came in 2003 to Eiji Mitsuoka. He made his UFC debut in 2006 when American Nick Diaz beat him via TKO. After that, he has won 8 of his last 11 UFC fights, including his last two; over Josh Neer and Caol Uno. Tibau uses wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu styles when fighting professionally.
The Jim MillerVs Gleison Tibau Odds have been released. This fight appears to be a very close affair featuring two similar fighters. Jim Miller comes into the bout as a very slight favorite over Gleison Tibau. Sportsbook.com has Miller listed at -180, while Tibau is listed at +150. When making bets at BoDog.com, Miller is slightly lower; at -175, while Tibau is slightly higher – at +145. Be sure to check out all the latest UFC odds, along with the Jim Miller Vs Gleison Tibau Odds in the final days before UFC Fight Night 22.
Bodog.Com
Miller – (-175)
Tibau - (+145)
SportsBook.Com
Miller – (-155)
Tibau – (+155)
