Donald Cerrone vs Jim Miller — Fight recap

Jim Miller submitted Donald Cerrone via second-round submission at 2:32, extending his lightweight resurgence on July 2, 2022. Miller's grappling prowess proved decisive, converting his lone takedown attempt at 100% efficiency while landing 24 significant strikes on 66% accuracy compared to Cerrone's 21 of 33.

Despite Cerrone's striking volume and 63% accuracy—including 12 head strikes from 20 attempts—Miller controlled the fight's momentum through superior cage positioning and clinch work, accumulating 1:03 of control time to Cerrone's 1:24. Miller's submission attempt in the second round caught Cerrone, who recorded zero takedown attempts and zero submission attempts, unable to escape.

The victory marked a statement win for Miller in a lightweight division seeking clarity, while Cerrone's struggles continued following his recent UFC return.