“It Would Be a Travesty if He Isn’t” – Dustin Poirier & Fans Petition for UFC 300 as Jim Miller ‘Almost’ Had a Finish at UFC Vegas 69
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Alexander Hernandez got back to winning ways with a win over Jim Miller at UFC Vegas 69. After three hard-fought rounds, Hernandez got the nod from all three judges for a unanimous decision victory. What’s more impressive, Hernandez took the fight on 10 days’ notice and put on an impressive performance.
Miller and Hernandez opened the main card for UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield. This was Miller’s 41st appearance under the UFC banner and 38th in the lightweight division- both unique records in the 39-year-old’s name. He came into the fight riding a three-fight win streak. His last win came against UFC legend Donald Cerrone in July 2022.
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30-year-old Alex Hernandez came into the fight having lost three out of his last five. “The Great Ape” was on a two-fight losing skid, losing to both Billy Quarantillo and Renato Moicano.
Fans react to Miller vs. Hernandez at UFC Vegas 69
Miller had a strong start to the fight, trying to unload on Hernandez on more than one occasion. However, a low blow and an eye poke from the veteran briefly halted proceedings. Hernandez came back strong in the second round, imposing the pace of the fight and dictating the range in his favor.
Miller wasted no time going after Hernandez in the third. He started landing his patented leg kicks while Hernandez found his range and went toe-to-toe with “A 10.” Neither fighter showed any signs of backing down and engaged in a slugfest. In an eventful final minute, Miller took the fight to the ground with a leg sweep followed by a submission attempt. However, Hernandez escaped the trouble and finished the fight with his own ground and pound from the top.
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Fans on social media also gave their reaction to the exhilarating lightweight contest.
The last 30 seconds of Jim Miller vs. Alexander Hernandez was straight fire #UFCVegas69
— Shakiel Mahjouri (@Shak_Fu) February 19, 2023
Jim Miller has to fight at UFC 300. This is sacred. #UFCVegas69
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) February 19, 2023
I don't care how many fights Jim Miller wins or loses until then, they had better put him on the UFC 300 card.
It would be a travesty if he isn't.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 19, 2023
Jim fkn Miller what a dog
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 19, 2023
Jim Miller is a Legend
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) February 19, 2023
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Feel like I say this every time he fights now, but Jim Miller is a legend haha. My god.
— MS (@UFC_Obsessed) February 19, 2023
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