UFC veteran Jim Miller returns to the cage in an exciting match-up against Nikolas Motta on the main card of UFC Vegas 48 featuring Johnny Walker and Jamahal Hill in main event. As we move closer to the fight, let’s compare the fighting style of both fighters, and look at their stats to come to a reasonable conclusion on who gets his hand raised this weekend.
Jim Miller is coming off an incredible KO win over Erick Gonzalez, which got him his first Performance of the Night award in quite some time. However, Miller has failed to show up inside the cage, having lost 3 of his last 5 previous fights. At 38 years of age, there’s nothing Miller has left to prove inside the UFC Octagon. A true veteran of the game, fans would expect a great show from the Miller, who will make his record 51st MMA appearance.
Meanwhile, Nikolas Motta is still young in the game, and at 29 years of age has a lot to learn. A Dana White Contender Series veteran, Nikolas Motta looked incredible in his last fight and will look to make the most out of his contract as he takes on Jim Miller in his first fight for the UFC without the Dana White Contender Series banner.
UFC Fight Night: Miller vs Motta Stats
Stats | Jim Miller | Nikolas Motta |
---|---|---|
Win | 33 | 12 |
Losses | 3 | 16 |
Height | 5 ft 8 in | 5ft 8 in |
Division | Lightweight | Lightweight |
Team | Xtreme Couture | Miller Brothers MMA |
Age | 38 | 29 |
UFC Vegas 48: Jim Miller vs Nikolas Motta Fight Breakdown and Prediction
It’s an exciting match-up, and there’s no denying how dangerous Jim Miller can be inside the Octagon. However, with age and agility on Motta’s side, it’s hard to imagine a scenario where Miller gets the W. While a knockout win like the last time around could certainly pay dividends for Miller if he is able to secure one, it will hardly be the case against a very safe fighter in the form of Nikolas Motta. Additionally, Motta carried incredible power in his hands and could certainly hurt Miller.
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Jim Miller has not been finished inside the cage since his KO loss against Dan Hooker back in April 2018. He was submitted by Charles Oliveira in Decemeber of the same. Since then, Miller has only lost on the judges’ scorecards and has shown his incredible toughness inside the cage on various occasions. However, that might not be enough to win the fight, with Nikolas Motta set to get his hand raised this weekend.
Jim Miller vs Nikolas Motta Prediction: Nikolas Motta via Unanimous Decision