The UFC world is stunned to listen to the recent video uploaded by Jim Miller. The 39-year-old was last seen in UFC Vegas 69, where he lost against Alexander Hernandez via decision in round three. However, post-fight, Miller’s face was bathed in blood, and it was clearly visible that he had suffered from a serious eye injury. Initially, the lightweight fighter thought it was a minor bruise. However, the American fighter never expected the horrifying experience waiting for him.
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Post-fight, ‘A-10’ developed blurry vision in his right eye. This compelled him to visit the ophthalmologist, and they diagnosed the UFC fighter with a traumatic cataract.
Fans react to the terrible news from Jim Miller.
Miller took to his Instagram account to update his followers about his eye injury. He said, “I just got back from the eye doctor. That’s why I look like I was smoking Parmesan cheese off the floor with the president’s son. I’ve got a traumatic cataract in my right eye. The doctor said that it might get a little bit better, but at this point, like — I mean it’s blurry even at half an arm’s length.”
Even after going through such a huge injury, Miller is seen saying that he wants to fight at UFC 300. The UFC fighter said he believes he will be fit by then in a video provided by MMA Junkie. The 39-year-old fighter wants to try his best to fight in UFC 300, as he wishes it to be his last fight.
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Check out what fans have to say about Miller’s tragic experience
One of the fans advised ‘A-10’ not to take any fights before UFC 300 so that he would have time to heal.
UFC 300 is next April, maybe May, he should probably not compete again until then if that's as big of a goal as he's made it seem.
— EagleEyez88 (@e_eyez88) February 24, 2023
Another fan appreciated the UFC fighter for his undying spirit.
Fucking legend
— ncpc23 (@fabiovid33) February 24, 2023
One of the fans motivated Miller to fight at UFC 300.
YOU GOT TO MAKE IT TOO UFC300 JIM!
— Joshua Paul (@jOsHuApAuL19) February 24, 2023
One fan acknowledged the horrible experience Miller had to go through.
Damn that’s horrible.
— Broad Street Sports (@BroadStSports76) February 24, 2023
Another fan simply asked the American fighter to heal up!
Heal up pic.twitter.com/1yZvbJ5Anl
— Sicky does MMA (Jon Jones AND NEW) (@SICKYDOESMMA) February 24, 2023
One of the Twitter users commented:
Ohh no. That sucks.
— David Coston (@DavidCo74741228) February 24, 2023
One of the fans, like many others, was concerned about Jim Miller fighting in UFC 300.
At this point should Jim Miller sit on ice and tell UFC 300 just in case
— John Ray (@JohnRayMMA) February 24, 2023
The 39-year-old American fighter is still not satisfied with his fighting career accomplishments. Miller has a record of 35 victories and 17 losses. Before losing to Alexander Hernandez, ‘A-10’ had won three consecutive fights: UFC Fight Night 195, UFC Fight Night 201, and UFC 276.
The lightweight fighter has already contributed to UFC history. Furthermore, he now owns the UFC records for most fights, most victories, and most victories in the lightweight class.
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