WATCH: Jim Miller Submits Lightweight Prospect With A Nasty Armbar
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UFC veteran Jim Miller picked up his 32 career victory with the win over Roosevelt Roberts at UFC on ESPN 11. The victory brought Jim Miller to the 3 spot on the list of most UFC wins in the organization’s history. He surpassed Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, and Michael Bisping with 21 overall wins.
The fight ended with the savvy veteran picking up a quick arm-bar victory over the rising prospect. The finish came at 2:25 of the very first round. Roosevelt Roberts came into the fight with significant momentum off an RNC victory over Brok Weaver. Chiefly ‘The Predator’ was seen as a promising rising star within the promotion.
UFC veteran Jim Miller finishes promising contender
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The sequence came off a trip and eventual scramble that ended with Jim Miller in top position. Miller is known for his prowess on the ground and for his top-heavy game. Roberts would verbally submit after being caught in a slick armbar by Miller. His control over the ground game was on full display once again.
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A-10 holds the record for most finishes in the UFC lightweight division at 9. However, this fight would not contribute to his total as it was a catchweight bout at 160 pounds.
Jim Miller has regained recent success in the division as he has gone 3-1 in his last four fights. With significant mileage on the veteran, it is unlikely he will make a run at UFC gold. The 155-pound division is one of the most stacked divisions and is jammed with top contenders champing at the bit.
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Moreover, at this stage in his career, Jim Miller will need to accrue massive victories to enter into talks for contention.
Roosevelt Roberts suffers his second setback in the promotion now going 2-2 in his last 4. However, the Adrenaline martial arts fighter has shown great promise inside the cage and is expected to bounce back.
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