Dustin Poirier and MMA Community Praise Jim Miller’s Historic Guillotine Win at UFC 309

In a thrilling display of skill and experience, 41-year-old Jim Miller secured his 27th UFC win with a impressive guillotine choke submission against Damon Jackson at UFC 309. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, saw Miller once again defy his age and cement his legacy in the lightweight division.

The fight began with both fighters exchanging blows, but the tide turned when Jackson attempted a takedown, leaving his neck exposed. Miller, known for his guillotine mastery, swiftly locked in the submission, ending the fight in the first round.

Dustin Poirier, a fellow UFC fighter and lightweight contender, was among those who praised Miller’s performance. Poirier, known as ‘The Diamond,’ congratulated Miller with a light-hearted message, saying, “You miss all the ones you don’t jump Congratulations @jimmiller_155”[2].

Other fighters, including Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling, also reacted to Miller’s win. Ortega, who has a 50% submission rate in the UFC, praised the technique and timing of Miller’s guillotine, while Sterling marveled at Miller’s ability to consistently execute such submissions despite his age[2].

Damon Jackson, who lost to Miller, announced his retirement from the UFC following the fight, marking the end of a notable career. Miller’s victory, meanwhile, underscored his status as a living legend in the Octagon, with a career marked by numerous submission wins over notable opponents like Donald Cerrone and Clay Guida[2][4]).