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“Absolute Legend”: Fans React as UFC Record Holder 39-Year-Old Jim Miller Earns Fastest Win of Career With a Vicious KO Shutting Down Retirement Talks

Published 06/03/2023, 11:50 PM EDT

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UFC Vegas 74 showed the fans what knockout victories and submissions really meant. Although the world was greatly excited about the main event with Kai Kara-France fighting Amir Albazi, the previous bouts didn’t disappoint a single soul. One such fight involved Jim Miller and Jesse Butler. Butler made his UFC debut after securing three back-to-back wins in Fury FC. However, the game plan for his debut didn’t follow his stride.

With more experience in his arsenal, Miller avoided contact and took Butler to the shadow realm. Miller amazed the entire world of mixed martial arts when he secured a victory by knockout. Without a doubt, it impressed the fans as well as the professionals enough to quiet the talks about his retirement.

Official Decision: Jim Miller wins via KO (Punch)

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Undoubtedly, the victor later demanded to fight someone prominent. He further declared that he wanted to fight at UFC 300. 

UFC world reacts to Jim Miller vs. Jesse Butler at UFC Vegas 74

As soon as the fighters touched gloves, Butler began the fight with a left, right and a body kick. Surprisingly, Miller dodged all of Butler’s attacks and came after him with lightning speed. 

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He connected his left hand with Butler’s chin and the debutant was sent to deep sleep. The fighter secured the fastest win of his career and the fans went crazy about it. Later in the interview with Michael Bisping, he declared that he wanted to fight someone he was a fan of. As soon as the words found their way towards the fans and professionals, they stood together and praised the fighter.

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Miller was termed as a legend by many fans.

The famed UFC reporter, Ariel Helwani, was also amazed at the performance of the 39-year-old fighter, and wanted him to headline at UFC 300.

Many fans also wanted to watch Miller fight at UFC 300.

Craig Jones opined that Miller slept Butler badly.

One of the professional fighters claimed it was an album cover.

One of the fans commended the dangerous power within the fighter’s hands.

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Finally, a fan apparently showed his sympathetic side for Butler, for coming under a short notice, only to face defeat at the hands of Miller.

Without a doubt, the performance greatly enhanced Miller’s fanbase. With the legendary KO, the fans simply wish him to showcase his skills again at UFC 300.

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What are your thoughts about the fight? Did the fight proceed as per your predictions? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Krushna Prasad Pattnaik

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Krushna Pattnaik is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports, with a deep passion for martial arts and storytelling. His extensive training in BJJ, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Muay Thai has given him a unique perspective on the sport of MMA, and his love for analyzing fights is evident in his exceptional writing. Krushna's personal experience in the ring has given him a deep understanding of the intricacies of a bout, and he brings this knowledge to his writing, providing readers with insightful and engaging content.
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Anuj Jacob