UFC Vegas 74: The Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi event will happen this weekend at UFC Fight Night 225. The two flyweights will meet in the main event with the aim of putting their names in the title conversations. But ahead of the Kara-France vs Albazi fight, we look at the Jim Miller vs Jared Gordon fight on the main card. Follow UFC Fight Night 225: Kara-France vs Albazi LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
Kara-France and Albazi will undoubtedly be the main attraction of this weekend’s card. However, there are several other intriguing fights on the card. One late addition to the UFC Vegas 74 card is Jared Gordon, who has stepped in to face Jim Miller.
UFC Vegas 74: Jim Miller vs Jared Gordon- Preview, Prediction, and Odds
Jim Miller vs Jared Gordon Preview and Prediction
Miller prepared to face Ludovit Klein. However, Klein pulled out and now Miller will face Gordon. Miller comes into the fight as the more experienced fighter with a 35-17 record. Gordon, on the other hand, has a 19-6 record.
If we compare their physical attributes, Miller stands at 5’8”, has a 71” punching reach, and a 40” leg reach. Gordon, on the other hand, stands at 5’9”, has a 68” punching reach, and a 38” leg reach. Therefore, there is not much to separate the two. However, Miller fights in a southpaw stance, while Gordon fights in an orthodox stance.
When we look at the numbers, Miller lands 2.8 strikes per round at 49% accuracy and gets 1.5 takedowns per fight, at 43% accuracy. Gordon lands a ridiculous 5.3 strikes per minute at a 68% accuracy and gets 2 takedowns at 40% accuracy. Therefore, Gordon has a clear advantage in the stats.
Our prediction: Jared Gordon beats Jim Miller by TKO.
Jim Miller vs Jared Gordon latest odds
According to the official odds of the UFC, Gordon unsurprisingly enters the fight as the favorite. Gordon is a -190 favorite while Miller is a +160 underdog. Therefore, those fans who want to earn a quick buck on the fight have their work cut out for them. However, we encourage you to bet responsibly.
What do you make of the Jim Miller vs Jared Gordon fight at UFC Vegas 74? Who do you think will come out on top?
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