5 perpetually overlooked fighters in the UFC right now
It's not hard for a UFC fighter to fall into the peripherals of their division. The sport is riddled with turbulence in the rankings and sometimes questionable match-making. Being overlooked or taken for granted happens all the time to fighters.
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Whether they aren't getting the matches they deserve or the fans just aren't finding the connection with them, athletes not finding their way into the spotlight is quite a hindrance. The UFC has a ranking system, but the number next to the name often won't hold any weight.
Fans ultimately dictate which fighters get the recognition they may or may not deserve. Great mic skills, prolific finishers, flashy techniques -- these are things that will win fans over. Winning fights just isn't enough anymore; if that's all a fighter brings to the table then they very well could be in the shadow of the more marketable fighters.
With that being said, here are 5 UFC fighters who are overlooked right now.
#5. Jim Miller
Jim Miller should be granted a spot in the UFC's Hall of Fame based off his tenure in the company. From 2008 to present, 'A-10' has accumulated a 23-15-1 record in the company. Miller has an astounding 39 fights in the organization, beating the frequent fighter, Donald Cerrone, by two contests.
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Miller may have been discounted at a point or two in his career, but this recent string of second-round finishes shows that Miller is still game and should be given a little more credit or some opponents with more value.
The fighter from New Jersey has competed and won at each centennial event that the promotion has held, and he's very candid about competing at UFC 300. Whether that'll mark the end of his career or not, Miller has earned a big name fight for this event, or even his next fight, and should be recognized by fans, fighters and the organization.
Miller has fought big names in the past, but has been given the newcomers and prospects-to-be as of late. It seems like everyone is waiting for a great passing of the torch moment from the 38 year old, but he's still got a lot in the tank based off of his previous performances. Sticking around the UFC for this long and fighting the likes of Nate Diaz, Charles Oliveira, Anthony Pettis, Dustin Poirier, etc... The list goes on. This is such an impressive feat that needs to be recognized as legend status; Jim Miller deserves it.