“Will never be another Jim Miller,” Veteran extends all-time win record by submitting opponent and books a ‘hopeful’ spot on the historic UFC 300 card

Long time UFC veteran Jim Miller defeats his opponent via submission in his 43rd appearence in the octagon; hopeful for a spot at UFC 300.

“Will never be another Jim Miller,” Veteran extends all-time win record by submitting opponent and books a ‘hopeful’ spot on the historic UFC 300 card

Jim Miller defeats submits opponent in his 43rd appearance in the octagon (via X)

Jim Miller, a UFC veteran, has once again carved his place in mixed martial arts history with an impressive demonstration of talent and durability. Miller, 40, won his 26th UFC fight by submitting Gabriel Benítez of Mexico in the third round of their highly anticipated match at UFC Vegas 84.

The opening two rounds of the encounter were a close-fought kickboxing fight, emphasizing the matchup’s combative character. Jim Miller won the fight with a takedown and a rear-naked choke in the last round, showcasing his versatility. When asked about his future, he insinuated that he wants to fight at UFC 300. This is what he said post-fight about being a part of UFC 300:

UFC 300 is coming up. I’ve got three months to heal up and stay in shape and stay ready. Now it’s just find an opponent at this point. There’s a couple of names that have been thrown out that intrigued me a bit, one sitting at the desk, Paul Felder. I think that would be a fun fight.
Jim Miller during the Post-fight interview
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Jim Miller’s 26 octagon wins include 12 victories by submission. His submission skills are second only to Charles Oliveira. Miller also holds the record for the most submission wins in the UFC lightweight division.

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Miller not only won his 26th fight but also set a new UFC record with his 43rd appearance inside the octagon. This extraordinary achievement demonstrates Miller’s ability to compete at the highest level in the hard sport of MMA.

Fight fans react to veteran Jim Miller’s extraordinary career

Jim Miller, a 40-year-old UFC veteran, won via submission against Gabriel Benítez at UFC Vegas 84. The bout confirmed Miller’s reputation as a seasoned fighter. However, it also inspired several comments from devoted fight fans who have observed his extraordinary journey in the Octagon.

Fight fans react to Jim Miller's long career in the UFC
Fight fans react to Jim Miller’s long career in the UFC (via MMA Fighting)

Fight fans from all corners of the MMA community expressed their admiration and respect for the seasoned fighter. Some fight fans showed their appreciation for the fighter’s long career. Others believed he was an absolute legend for still winning in a young man’s sport. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The MMA world continues to celebrate Miller’s accomplishments. The prospect of him being on the UFC 300 show adds an added layer of excitement. This has kept fans hungry for the next chapter in this UFC veteran’s extraordinary career.

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