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UFC vet Cole Miller takes on 'casual MMA fans' for fight camp misconceptions

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UFC vet Cole Miller takes on 'casual MMA fans' for fight camp misconceptions

Former UFC featherweight Cole Miller says modern Mixed Martial Arts fans don't understand the grind fighters go through to get to the cage.

The Ultimate Fighter 5 veteran Cole Miller has transitioned beautifully from fighter to coach after hanging up the gloves. Miller, who earned wins over the likes of Ross Pearson, Dan Lauzon and Leonard Garcia during his career, is viewed as a sponge for Mixed Martial Arts knowledge.

MMA, and more specifically the UFC, have changed immeasurably since Miller made his promotional debut in 2007. Especially in the current age of social media, fighters are under a microscope and often come under fire from casual MMA fans.

Add sportsbooks to the mix, and fighters usually hear both praise and scathing criticism from some fans online. Sometimes, fighters carry their personal life issues into the Octagon, with mixed results.

Fighters like Mackenzie Dern thrive through having extra angst in the Octagon, while some others crumble. Miller believes that's an aspect of MMA that casual fans don't consider.

Cole Miller on how personal battles away from the cage can impact a fighter's performance

In a recent appearance on BetOnline‘s The Fight Guys podcast, Miller explained what casual MMA fans don't understand about the mental and emotional battles fighters suffer through in camps.

“You factor any other personal stuff you have going into a [fight], too; that's a thing that a lot of people don't know,†Miller said.

“Sometimes guys go in there. You have the best camp of your life, no injuries, and because of that you're overconfident and you zigged when you should've zagged. Could get knocked out in 10 seconds because you're a little bit overzealous with your approach, instead of going all 15 minutes. A lot of times, people will write off the fact that you're an actual person, as well, and we have our personal lives. You're not just going in there as a finely-tuned machine with nothing else to think about; we're people!

“I didn't have a family up until, really, the last portion of my career,†Miller continued. “I had girlfriends intermittently, but whenever I was with the mother of my child, I had maybe eight fights left. I kept everything separate, and I'm not saying that was perfect for the relationship…but there's nothing for us to argue about because I kept everything separate; I don't do well with multitasking. If I have a singular focus, that's how I thrive.â€

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UFC Paris Post Show: Reaction to Salahdine Parnasse’s quick win over Dan Hooker, and where he goes next

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UFC Paris Post Show: Reaction to Salahdine Parnasse’s quick win over Dan Hooker, and where he goes next

Dan Hooker welcomed Salahdine Parnasse to the UFC this weekend, and all he got for it was a trip to the hospital.

On Saturday, Parnasse made his long-awaited UFC debut and gave the French fans something to cheer about, running through Hooker with relative ease in the first round. How impressive was Parnasse's performance and where does he go next?

Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee as they break down what comes next for Parnasse and Hooker, after UFC Paris. Additionally, Mike and AK dive into the rest of the action from the UFC's latest trip to the City of Light, discuss the UFC 332 main event announcement and what it means for Valentina Shevchenko, chat about Katie Taylor's retirement fight in Ireland, answer viewer questions, and more.

Watch the UFC Paris post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts.

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Pros react after Salahdine Parnasse stops Dan Hooker at UFC Paris

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Pros react after Salahdine Parnasse stops Dan Hooker at UFC Paris
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Today's UFC Paris event was headlined by a lightweight contest featuring Dan Hooker taking on Salahdine Parnasse.

Hooker (24-15 MMA) had entered the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘The Hangman' had most previously competed this past February at UFC 325 in Sydney, where he suffered a second-round TKO loss to Benoit Saint Denis. That setback was preceded by a submission defeat to Arman Tsarukyan in November of last year. Prior to those losses, Dan Hooker had put together a three-fight winning streak, a stretch which included victories over Jalin Turner and Mateusz Gamrot.

Meanwhile, Salahdine Parnasse (24-2 MMA) was making his Octagon debut this evening in Paris. The former two-division KSW champion had entered the contest on a five-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming over Kenneth Cross at May's ‘Rousey vs. Carano' MVP MMA event.

Tonight's UFC Paris headliner proved to be a coming out party for Salahdine Parnasse. The former KSW champion made quick work of Dan Hooker, disposing of ‘The Hangman' in the very first round. The finishing sequence began with a kick to the liver and ended with a nasty left hand that sent Hooker crashing to the canvas. It was an impressive showing for the UFC newcomer and sets him up for a high profile fight next time up.

Official UFC Paris Results: Salahdine Parnasse def. Dan Hooker via KO (punches) at 2:35 of Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Hooker vs. Parnasse' below:

Post-fight reactions to Parnasse defeating Hooker at UFC Paris:

Who would you like to see Salahdine Parnasse fight next following his knockout victory over Dan Hooker this afternoon in France? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!

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UFC Paris Results: Salahdine Parnasse KO's Dan Hooker (Video)

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UFC Paris Results: Salahdine Parnasse KO's Dan Hooker (Video)
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We have you covered for all of today's UFC Paris results, including the lightweight main event between Dan Hooker and Salahdine Parnasse.

Hooker (24-14 MMA) will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘The Hangman' most previously competed this past February at UFC 325 in Sydney, where he suffered a second-round TKO loss to Benoit Saint Denis. That setback was preceded by a submission loss to Arman Tsarukyan in November of last year. Prior to those defeats, Dan Hooker had put together a three-fight winning streak, a stretch which included victories over Jalin Turner and Mateusz Gamrot.

Meanwhile, Salahdine Parnasse (23-2 MMA) will be making his Octagon debut this evening in Paris. The former two-division KSW champion will enter the contest on a five-fight winning streak, with his most recent victory coming over Kenneth Cross at May's ‘Rousey vs. Carano' MVP MMA event.

Round one of the UFC Paris headliner begins and Dan Hooker is being very patient early. Salahdine Parnasse is using a lot of feints and movement. Both men connect with kicks from range. Hooker continues to dish out the low kicks, but Parnasse is checking most of them. Salahdine is backing ‘The Hangman' up against the cage. A heavy body kick from Parnasse hurts Hooker! That looked like a liver shot. Hooker is doubled over and covering up! Salahdine Parnasse swarms him with shots. A big left hand drops the UFC veteran and this one is all over! WOW! What a debut!

Official UFC Paris Results: Salahdine Parnasse def. Dan Hooker via KO (punches) at 2:35 of Round 1

Who would you like to see Parnasse fight next following his knockout victory over Hooker this afternoon in France? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!

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