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Spokane fighter Juliana Miller wins UFC Fight Night bout with second-round submission

Aug. 8—Spokane fighter Juliana Miller used a second-round submission to claim her third UFC win, beating Ravena Oliveira via rear-naked choke on Saturday in a UFC Fight Night flyweight bout in Las Vegas. It was a crucial win for Miller (6-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC), who came into the event with one win in her past four UFC fights. The 2022 Ultimate Fighter winner relied on wrestling and grappling to put ...

On August 8, Spokane's own Juliana Miller secured her third UFC win with a second-round submission during UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. The 2022 Ultimate Fighter victor, who entered the event with a 3-3 UFC record, dominated Ravena Oliveira (7-4-1) via rear-naked choke. Miller's wrestling and grappling prowess allowed her to control Oliveira and force her back, ultimately locking in the submission at the 1:38 mark of Round 2.

Miller's post-fight interview emphasized the stakes, stating, "We were fighting for our jobs. I just decided, I don't (care) what you do, I'm taking you down and choking your (expletive) out." She also called attention to the ongoing wildfires in Spokane, urging viewers to help if they can.

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