Donald Cerrone vs Jim Miller — Fight recap

Donald Cerrone defeated Jim Miller by KO/TKO in the second round at 3:31, landing the decisive blow after a striking-heavy affair at UFC on Fox 12. Cerrone connected on 37 of 78 significant strikes (47%) while Miller managed 30 of 65 (46%), keeping the volume competitive despite the knockout finish.

Cerrone secured one knockdown and landed 16 head strikes and 14 body shots, though he struggled with takedown defense, failing on both attempts. Miller's wrestling proved ineffective, converting just one of six takedown tries while landing a notable 11 of 13 leg strikes.

Control time remained minimal for both fighters—Cerrone at 21 seconds and Miller at 35—reflecting the stand-up nature of the contest until the finishing sequence. The victory extended Cerrone's momentum in the lightweight division and positioned him for a step up in competition.