Jim Miller vs. Gabriel Benitez – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jim “A-10” Miller will take on Gabriel “Moggly” Benitez in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Miller brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Benitez, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 71″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 41% striking accuracy, Miller has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.86 per minute. On the other hand, Benitez boasts a 41% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.79 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jim Miller vs. Gabriel Benitez matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 41-year-old, Jim Miller is coming in with a 36-17-0 (1 NC) record. Miller will be fighting for the first time since a win via KO/TKO against Jesse Butler at UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi in June.

Benitez, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Jim Miller on June 3, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Cruz and holds a 23-11-0 record.

Jim Miller has a southpaw fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 36-year-old Gabriel Benitez is an southpaw fighter with a 71″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jim Miller stats

→ Miller’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Miller lands 2.86 significant strikes per minute.
→ Miller’s takedown accuracy is 43%.
→ Miller’s takedown average is 1.56 per 15 minutes.
→ Miller’s takedown defense is 48%.

Miller comes in with 41% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.86 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Benitez fires at 41% accuracy, landing about 4.79 significant strikes per minute. Jim Miller also has a 43% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.56 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Benitez’s 0.27 takedowns and 58% takedown accuracy.

Gabriel Benitez stats

→ Benitez’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Benitez lands 4.79 significant strikes per minute.
→ Benitez’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Benitez’s takedown average is 0.27 per 15 minutes.
→ Benitez’s takedown defense is 58%.

Gabriel spent, on average, 8:31 minutes in the Octagon, and Jim has an average fight time of 9:36 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jim or Gabriel? Sound off in the comments.

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