Pros react to Jim Miller submitting Donald Cerrone, ‘Cowboy’ retiring at UFC 276

Tonight’s UFC 276 event featured a welterweight contest between veteran fighters Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller.

The bout served as a rematch as the pair previously collided in 2014, with ‘Cowboy’ emerging victorious by way of knockout.

Donald Cerrone (36-17 MMA) was looking to snap a six fight winless streak this evening. The veteran fighter had not tasted victory since May of 2019 when he defeated Al laquinta via unanimous decision.

Meanwhile, Jim Miller (35-16 MMA) was coming into UFC 276 with 2 knockout wins in a row against Nikolas Motta in February of this year and Erick Gonzalez in October of 2021.

Tonight’s ‘Miller vs. Cerrone’ rematch proved to be a fun back and forth affair for as long as it lasted. After an entertaining round one, Miller was able to jump on a guillotine choke early in the early moments of round two which forced ‘Cowboy’ to tapout.

Official UFC 276 Result: Jim Miller def. Donald Cerrone via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:32 of Round 2

Immediately following the result, ‘Cowboy’ proceeded to lay his gloves down in the center of the Octagon signifying his retirement.

https://twitter.com/jedigoodman/status/1543405914090135552

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Cerrone vs. Miller 2’ below:

Battle of Legends!!!#UFC276

— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) July 3, 2022

Let’s go @Cowboycerrone!!!

— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) July 3, 2022

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Post-fight reactions to Jim Miller defeating Donald Cerrone:

https://twitter.com/bullyb170/status/1543405198713839617

This is a sad for MMA but a new chapter for the “movie star” Legend @Cowboycerrone!! All love and respect my friend!! #UFC276

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 3, 2022

https://twitter.com/bjpenndotcom/status/1543405341077082113

.@JimMiller_155 you’re a legend and a class act my man! #UFC276

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 3, 2022

https://twitter.com/JourdainAir/status/1543406340353171456

The end of an era. The fighter I admired most when it came to living life to the fullest while being a competitor, @Cowboycerrone paved the way fighters like me. Thank you Donald. #UFC276

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) July 3, 2022

https://twitter.com/MarkTheOlympian/status/1543406538278191109

https://twitter.com/BulldozerBoser/status/1543406323416682496

Thank you @Cowboycerrone for all u have done for the game!!!#UFC276 #Legend

— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) July 3, 2022

Tonight’s win made Miller the most winningest fighter in UFC history.

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