Nurmagomedov uploaded cage-side footage of Miller’s post-fight octagon interview, labeling him a legend. ‘The Eagle’ wrote on Twitter:
One of the pioneers of leg kicks in MMA, Jim Miller, started chopping away at Nikolas Motta’s legs from the very first bell. After showing patience in the opening round, ‘A-10’ caught Motta with a flush right hand that sent him crashing into the canvas in round two. Miller immediately unleashed vicious ground and pound, forcing referee Keith Peterson to intervene at 01:58 of the round.
Jim Miller talks about his win over Nikolas Motta
Despite being rocked in the first round, Jim Miller came back strong to score a second-round TKO win. After catching his opponent with a leaping right hand, Motta dropped devastating hammerfists till the referee saw enough. However, Miller believes the referee would have done better by stepping in earlier.
In his post-fight octagon interview, Miller claimed that he was confident of landing leg kicks going into the bout against Motta. The 38-year old told Paul Felder:
Watch Miller’s post-fight octagon interview below:
Miller currently holds the record for the most bouts in promotion history with 39. This was Miller’s 23rd career win in the promotion, which ties him with Donald Cerrone for the most victories in UFC history.
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