Veterans Jim Miller of America and Gabriel Benitez of Mexico clash on UFC Fight Night 234's main card in a lightweight matchup originally billed for last February. The fighters with a combined age of seventy- five years and all the wisdom of experienced cage warriors come into this matchup not just on the back of recent victories but also with the power to knock out their opponents.
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MMA: UFC Lightweight
Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 14.01.2024. 04.00
Jim Miller
The 40-year-old American from Sparta, New Jersey, first walked out under the UFC banner in 2008 at UFC 89, where he debuted with a win. Over fifteen years later, the former Collegiate wrestler has recorded the most wins in UFC history, earning his record-breaking 25th win with the KO of Jesse Butler last June. Jim Miller’s victory over debutant Butler took his recent record to four wins from five, with three of the victories coming by knockout. Miller’s longevity means he now owns many records, including the record for most fights in the UFC, most wins in the lightweight division, and most finishes in the UFC lightweight history. Jim Miller will climb into the cage for the 55th time when he takes on Gabriel Benitez this weekend.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 40
- Height: 5’ 8”
- Reach: 71”
- Weight: 155 Ibs
- Record: 36-17-1 (NC)
Gabriel Benitez
The Mexican’s last fight was an August 2022 win over Charlie Ontiveros in a bout that marked his return to the lightweight class. The 35-year-old has regularly switched between the lightweight and featherweight divisions. Making his promotional debut at UFC 180 in Mexico City in late 2014, “Moggly” now has a 7-6 record in the promotion. Benitez’s first-round knockout of Ontiveros at UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz saw him return to the win column after consecutive losses.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 35
- Height: 5’ 6”
- Reach: 71”
- Weight: 154 Ibs
- Record: 23-10
Betting Odds
Jim Miller is a 1.572 favourite on Betwinner, with the underdog priced at 2.449. Bet365 prices the favorite at 1.72 odds to win, with Gabriel Benitez at 2.10. On 1XBET, Yes for the start of round three is available at 1.89, with the No priced the same.
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