With a slot at UFC 300 hanging within the steadiness, Jim Miller (37-17 MMA, 26-16 UFC) wanted a stable efficiency in opposition to Gabriel Benitez (23-12 MMA, 7-7 UFC), and ideally one which left him comparatively unscathed.
Miller discovered himself in an intense battle with fellow light-weight Gabriel Benitez by way of practically two and a half rounds. Nonetheless, Miller discovered a approach to finish the co-main bout on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas by submission, tapping Benitez with a face crank at 3:25 of Spherical 3.
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He takes the all-time UFC wins file to 26 after that submission victory! #UFCVegas84 pic.twitter.com/Rv8l3WSWd7
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Miller was on the assault early with crisp mixtures and digging leg kicks. Seemingly each strike Benitez landed prompted Miller to return hearth even tougher. A pair of temporary clinch battles had been gained by Miller, connecting with good knees to the physique.
Benitez appeared to construct momentum rapidly in Spherical 2, however Miller answered instantly, making for intense exchanges. Switching issues up, Miller accomplished a double leg to take the battle to the bottom. Onerous brief elbows from Miller scored, however Benitez saved him sincere with a slick armbar try. Miller escaped, scrambled, and managed the again till the horn.
Each fighters sported bruises and swelling to start the ultimate body. Heavy punches and kicks had been traded for the primary half of the spherical. Miller as soon as once more scored a clear takedown, and located his approach to Benitez’s again. This time, Miller bought his arm totally below the neck, and compelled the faucet for his twelfth UFC submission win, and breaking his personal file along with his twenty sixth octagon victory.
