One of the UFC’s most experienced veterans will be taking on an octagon rookie this fall.
A lightweight bout between Jim Miller and Nikolas Motta has been targeted for the UFC’s Sept. 18 fight card at a to-be-determined location. MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz confirmed the news Thursday following an initial report by MMA Junkie.
Miller (32-16) is currently tied for the most bouts in UFC history with 37. The 37-year-old has fallen on hard times of late, dropping three of his last four fights including back-to-back losses at the hands of Vinc Pichel and Joe Solecki in his last two appearances. Prior to that, Miller scored consecutive first-round stoppages over Clay Guida and Jason Gonzalez.
Motta (12-3) enters the UFC fresh off a decision win over Joseph Lowry last November under the Contender Series banner. The 28-year-old has won five of his last six bouts, and notably beat Solecki via third-round knockout on at regional event in 2018.
An updated fight card for the UFC’s Sept. 18 event can be seen below.
Anthony Smith vs. Ryan Spann
Devin Clark vs. Ion Cutelaba
Jim Miller vs. Nikolas Motta
Sarah Alpar vs. Erin Blanchfield
Dakota Bush vs. Zhu Rong
Danaa Batgerel vs. Montel Jackson
Tafon Nchukwi vs. Mike Rodriguez
Carlston Harris vs. Impa Kasanganay