MMA Preview – Jim Miller vs Alexander Hernandez at UFC Vegas 69
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JIM MILLER VS ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 219? Saturday 18th February, 2023 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 219? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 219? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 219 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 219? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
JIM MILLER VS ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ LOWDOWN
Jim Miller (35-16(1)) is becoming the MMA Benjamin Button reeling off some vintage performances while being a record breaking, 40 fights deep into his UFC career. He responded to two unanimous decision losses in a row by knocking out Erick Gonzalez (2021) and Nikolas Motta (2022) before submitting fellow legend Donald Cerrone (2022) to avenge his loss all the way back in 2014. That win also broke the record for the most wins in UFC history.
Alexander Hernandez (13-6) fills in for Gabriel Benitez and it is fair to say, he has not lived up to the hype going 3-5 in his last eight. He was also on the receiving end of a Cerrone (2019) head kick knockout starting the miserable run with Drew Dober (2020), Thiago Moises (2021), Renato Moicano (2022) and Billy Quarantillo (2022) leaving their mark on the deteriorating record.
JIM MILLER VS ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ PREDICTION
Hernandez is the favourite despite the form and taking the fight on short notice. We all know about Miller’s prowess on the ground but he has looked superb everywhere. He is enjoying a resurgence but that said, his level of competition has not been close to Hernandez’s.
He should be the favourite because he has the youth and power to put the veteran away. We can see him catching the chin of Miller and also controlling him on the deck with his wrestling.
We feel he will do enough to earn a decision or knock Miller out but considering the their form and the odds, Miller is a good shout especially for a submission if Hernandez does decide to wrestle.
Prediction: Hernandez via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value bet: Miller via Submission
