Jim Miller (35-17-1) was originally supposed to fight Ludovit Klein at UFC on ESPN 46, but the Slovak fighter pulled out of the bout. As a result, Miller’s new opponent is Jared Gordon (19-6-1). Despite stepping in on short notice, “Flash” is seen as an odds-on favorite. Let’s see why that is the case.
Before Betting on Jim Miller vs. Jared Gordon
Jim Miller is the record holder for the most fights and most wins in the UFC. However, he’s turning 40 in a few months’ time, and his recent performances are far from great. In his most recent fight, Alexander Hernandez literally beat him up, hitting Miller 108 times before getting a unanimous decision win.
Miller, who’s a submission expert, couldn’t do anything against striking expert Hernandez in February. This time, he’s locking horns against an even better striker. Jared Gordon lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute, which is almost two times as many as Miller.
Further, this guy is also great when it comes to takedown defense, which could help him neutralize Miller’s strongest weapon.
Jim Miller vs. Jared Gordon Offshore Odds & Pick
| Offshore Sportsbook | Jim Miller | Jared Gordon |
|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | +162 | -187 |
| Bovada | +147 | -180 |
| BetUS | +140 | -170 |
| SportsBetting.ag | +162 | -187 |
| Pinnacle | +155 | -181 |
| MyBookie | +149 | -191 |
Since joining the UFC in 2017, Jared Gordon has fought 13 fights. Seven of those lasted for a full number of rounds. We think it’s very likely this one will go the distance as well. But who will win over the judges’ affection? We think “Flash” will triumph. He’s going to land plenty of strikes on Miller, while his great TD defense means that “A-10” probably won’t be able to control him on Saturday.
Pick: Jared Gordon to win
