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Jim Miller

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39-19-0★ 16bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Jared Gordon · Submission · May 9, 2026

39-19-0 · 29 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Jim Miller holds a professional MMA record of 39-19-0. Miller has won 39 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 22 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 19 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Miller lands 2.92 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 1.49 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 9, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
71"180 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
Aug 30, 1983
Age
43
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Sparta, New Jersey, United States

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Jared Gordon
    UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland· May 9, 2026· Lightweight· 39-19 vs 21-9
    SUB
    R1 · 3:29
    POTN
  2. LOSS
    vs Chase Hooper
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes· Apr 12, 2025· Lightweight· 38-19 vs 16-3-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Damon Jackson
    UFC 309: Jones vs Miocic· Nov 16, 2024· Lightweight· 38-18 vs 23-8-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:44
  4. LOSS
    vs King Green
    UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill· Apr 13, 2024· Lightweight· 37-18 vs 32-15-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Gabriel Benitez
    UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2· Jan 13, 2024· Lightweight· 37-17 vs 23-11
    SUB
    R3 · 3:25
    POTN
  6. WIN
    vs Jesse Butler
    UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs Albazi· Jun 3, 2023· Lightweight· 36-17 vs 12-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:23
    POTN
  7. LOSS
    vs Alexander Hernandez
    UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield· Feb 18, 2023· Lightweight· 35-17 vs 14-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Donald Cerrone
    UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier· Jul 2, 2022· Welterweight· 35-16 vs 36-17
    SUB
    R2 · 1:32
  9. WIN
    vs Nikolas Motta
    UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill· Feb 19, 2022· Lightweight· 34-16 vs 12-4
    TKO
    R2 · 1:58
  10. WIN
    vs Erick Gonzalez
    UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont Viana· Oct 16, 2021· Lightweight· 33-16 vs 14-6
    TKO
    R2 · 0:14
    POTN
  11. LOSS
    vs Joe Solecki
    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland· Apr 10, 2021· Lightweight· 32-16 vs 11-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Vinc Pichel
    UFC 252: Miocic vs Cormier· Aug 15, 2020· Lightweight· 32-15 vs 13-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Roosevelt Roberts
    UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Volkov· Jun 20, 2020· Catchweight· 32-14 vs 10-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:25
    POTN
  14. LOSS
    vs Scott Holtzman
    UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs Blachowicz· Feb 15, 2020· Lightweight· 31-14 vs 14-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  15. WIN
    vs Clay Guida
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler· Aug 3, 2019· Lightweight· 31-13 vs 35-19
    SUB
    R1 · 0:58
  16. WIN
    vs Jason Gonzalez
    UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Lightweight· 30-13 vs 11-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:12
    POTN
  17. LOSS
    vs Charles Oliveira
    UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Iaquinta 2· Dec 15, 2018· Lightweight· 29-13 vs 25-8
    SUB
    R1 · 1:15
  18. WIN
    vs Alex White
    UFC 228: Woodley vs Till· Sep 8, 2018· Lightweight· 29-12 vs 12-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:29
  19. LOSS
    vs Dan Hooker
    UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Lee· Apr 21, 2018· Lightweight· 28-12 vs 16-7
    TKO
    R1 · 3:00
  20. LOSS
    vs Francisco Trinaldo
    UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 29, 2017· Lightweight· 28-11 vs 22-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  21. LOSS
    vs Anthony Pettis
    UFC 213: Romero vs Whittaker· Jul 8, 2017· Lightweight· 28-10 vs 20-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  22. LOSS
    vs Dustin Poirier
    UFC 208: Holm vs de Randamie· Feb 11, 2017· Lightweight· 28-9 vs 21-5
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  23. WIN
    vs Thiago Alves
    UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· Nov 12, 2016· Catchweight· 28-8 vs 21-11
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs Joe Lauzon
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Condit· Aug 27, 2016· Lightweight· 27-8 vs 26-12
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  25. WIN
    vs Takanori Gomi
    UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 9, 2016· Lightweight· 26-8 vs 34-12
    TKO
    R1 · 2:18
  26. LOSS
    vs Diego Sanchez
    UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Lightweight· 25-8 vs 26-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  27. LOSS
    vs Michael Chiesa
    UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant· Dec 10, 2015· Lightweight· 25-7 vs 11-2
    SUB
    R2 · 2:57
    FOTN
  28. WIN
    vs Danny Castillo
    UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Lightweight· 25-6 vs 17-9
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  29. LOSS
    vs Beneil Dariush
    UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Rockhold· Apr 18, 2015· Lightweight· 24-6 vs 11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  30. LOSS
    vs Donald Cerrone
    UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs Miller· Jul 16, 2014· Lightweight· 24-5 vs 24-6
    TKO
    R2 · 3:31
  31. WIN
    vs Yancy Medeiros
    UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Lightweight· 24-4 vs 5-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:18
  32. WIN
    vs Fabricio Camoes
    UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· Dec 28, 2013· Lightweight· 23-4 vs 14-8-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:42
  33. NC
    vs Pat Healy
    UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· Apr 27, 2013· Lightweight· 22-4 vs 25-13
    Overturned
    R3 · 4:02
    FOTN
  34. WIN
    vs Joe Lauzon
    UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· Dec 30, 2012· Lightweight· 22-4 vs 22-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  35. LOSS
    vs Nate Diaz
    UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Lightweight· 21-4 vs 16-7
    SUB
    R2 · 4:09
  36. WIN
    vs Melvin Guillard
    UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller· Jan 20, 2012· Lightweight· 21-3 vs 29-10-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:04
    SOTN
  37. LOSS
    vs Benson Henderson
    UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· Aug 14, 2011· Lightweight· 20-3 vs 14-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  38. WIN
    vs Kamal Shalorus
    UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· Mar 19, 2011· Lightweight· 20-2 vs 7-1-2
    TKO
    R3 · 2:15
  39. WIN
    vs Charles Oliveira
    UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck· Dec 11, 2010· Lightweight· 19-2 vs 14-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:59
    SOTN
  40. WIN
    vs Gleison Tibau
    UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· Sep 15, 2010· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 23-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  41. WIN
    vs Mark Bocek
    UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Lightweight· 17-2 vs 8-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  42. WIN
    vs Duane Ludwig
    UFC 108: Evans vs Silva· Jan 1, 2010· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 19-10
    SUB
    R1 · 2:31
  43. WIN
    vs Steve Lopez
    UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· Sep 19, 2009· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 12-2
    TKO
    R2 · 0:48
  44. WIN
    vs Mac Danzig
    UFC 100: Lesnar vs Mir II· Jul 11, 2009· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 18-7-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  45. LOSS
    vs Gray Maynard
    UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· Mar 6, 2009· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 7-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  46. WIN
    vs Matt Wiman
    UFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops· Dec 10, 2008· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 10-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  47. WIN
    vs David Baron
    UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· Oct 18, 2008· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 17-3
    SUB
    R3 · 3:19
    SOTN
  48. WIN
    vs Bart Palaszewski
    IFL 21: New Jersey· Apr 4, 2008· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 30-11
    UD
  49. WIN
    vs Chris Liguori
    Ring of Combat 18· Mar 7, 2008· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 7-7
    SUB
    R2 · 2:22
  50. WIN
    vs Chris Liguori
    Ring of Combat 17· Nov 30, 2007· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 7-6
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  51. WIN
    vs Nuri Shakir
    New Jersey Regional· Oct 20, 2007· 8-1 vs 12-14
    SUB
  52. WIN
    vs Anthony Morrison
    CFFC 5 : Two Worlds, One Cage· Jun 23, 2007· 7-1 vs 7-4
    SUB
    R1 · 4:56
  53. WIN
    vs Al Buck
    CFFC 4: The War On The Shore· Apr 13, 2007· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:58
  54. LOSS
    vs Frankie Edgar
    Reality Fighting 14· Nov 18, 2006· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 6-0
    UD
  55. WIN
    vs James Jones
    New Jersey Regional· Sep 30, 2006· 5-0 vs 1-4
    SUB
  56. WIN
    vs Muhsin Corbbrey
    Reality Fighting 13· Aug 5, 2006· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 5-3
    SUB
    R2 · 3:35
  57. WIN
    vs Joseph Andujar
    Reality Fighting 12· Apr 29, 2006· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:04
  58. WIN
    vs Kevin Roddy
    Reality Fighting 11· Feb 11, 2006· 2-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:31
  59. WIN
    vs Eddie Fyvie
    Reality Fighting 10· Nov 19, 2005· 1-0 vs 0-1
    UD

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJFolkstyle Wrestling
  • 2010Black belt · BJJ · Jamie Cruz
  • 2007CFFC Lightweight Championship · Cage Fury Fighting Championships
  • 2006Reality Fighting Featherweight Championship · Reality Fighting
  • 2006Reality Fighting Lightweight Championship · Reality Fighting
  • 2005Started in MMA
  • Sparta High School (Sparta, NJ) · Wrestling Folkstyle · high school
  • Virginia Tech · Wrestling Folkstyle · one season (walk-on)
  • AGE 4Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

  • Miller Brothers MMA · Sparta, New Jersey, United States Founder
  • Sussex County MMA
  • AMA Fight Club · Whippany, New Jersey, United States Former
  • Planet Jiu-Jitsu · Sparta, New Jersey, United States Former

Coaches

  • Jamie Cruz · Grappling coach
  • Mike Constantino · Head coach
  • Brian McLaughlin · Grappling coach

Training partners

  • Dan Miller
  • Charlie Brenneman

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Iron Chin
96 · top 1% in division
Punch power71
Kick power88
Punch speed70
Kick speed94
Accuracy72
Takedowns88
Ground striking94
Submissions97
Chin96
Body strength64
Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 39-19-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.92per min
42% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.43per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.49per 15 min
45% success
Takedowns stuffed48%
Submission attempts1.7per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 28-18-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.92per min
42% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.43per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.49per 15 min
45% success
Takedowns stuffed48%
Submission attempts1.7per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Jim Miller sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Jim Miller has won 16 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $700,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×7★ Performance of the Night ×6★ Submission of the Night ×3
  1. ★ POTNvs Jared Gordon · UFC 328: Chimaev vs StricklandMay 9, 2026
  2. ★ POTNvs Gabriel Benitez · UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Walker 2Jan 13, 2024
  3. ★ POTNvs Jesse Butler · UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs AlbaziJun 3, 2023
  4. ★ POTNvs Erick Gonzalez · UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont VianaOct 16, 2021
  5. ★ POTNvs Roosevelt Roberts · UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs VolkovJun 20, 2020
  6. ★ FOTNvs Scott Holtzman · UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs BlachowiczFeb 15, 2020
  7. ★ POTNvs Jason Gonzalez · UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs HermanssonApr 27, 2019
  8. ★ FOTNvs Dustin Poirier · UFC 208: Holm vs de RandamieFeb 11, 2017
  9. ★ FOTNvs Joe Lauzon · UFC Fight Night: Maia vs ConditAug 27, 2016
  10. ★ FOTNvs Michael Chiesa · UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZantDec 10, 2015
  11. ★ FOTNvs Pat Healy · UFC 159: Jones vs SonnenApr 27, 2013
  12. ★ FOTNvs Joe Lauzon · UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez IIDec 30, 2012
  13. ★ SOTNvs Melvin Guillard · UFC on FX: Guillard vs MillerJan 20, 2012
  14. ★ SOTNvs Charles Oliveira · UFC 124: St-Pierre vs KoscheckDec 11, 2010
  15. ★ FOTNvs Matt Wiman · UFC Fight Night - Fight for the TroopsDec 10, 2008
  16. ★ SOTNvs David Baron · UFC 89: Bisping vs LebenOct 18, 2008

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jim Miller earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Jim Miller's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#4 Lightweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
94

Lightweight

#1#5#10#1520142015Feb 4, 2013 · #5Apr 22, 2013 · #4Apr 29, 2013 · #8Sep 23, 2013 · #9Nov 18, 2013 · #10Dec 30, 2013 · #9May 5, 2014 · #7Jul 28, 2014 · #8Sep 22, 2014 · #9Nov 24, 2014 · #10Dec 22, 2014 · #11Feb 24, 2015 · #12Apr 6, 2015 · #13Apr 13, 2015 · #12Sep 28, 2015 · #15Nov 30, 2015 · #14#14

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1827▲12
Peak
1881Apr 26, 2014
Rated fights
58
150016501800200620102014201820222026Nov 19, 2005 · 1528Feb 11, 2006 · 1574Apr 29, 2006 · 1613Aug 5, 2006 · 1645Sep 30, 2006 · 1666Nov 18, 2006 · 1631Apr 13, 2007 · 1654Jun 23, 2007 · 1677Oct 20, 2007 · 1693Nov 30, 2007 · 1711Mar 7, 2008 · 1727Apr 4, 2008 · 1743Oct 18, 2008 · 1786Dec 10, 2008 · 1807Mar 7, 2009 · 1779Jul 11, 2009 · 1802Sep 19, 2009 · 1818Jan 2, 2010 · 1839Mar 27, 2010 · 1847Sep 15, 2010 · 1855Dec 12, 2010 · 1870Mar 20, 2011 · 1880Aug 14, 2011 · 1868Jan 20, 2012 · 1878May 5, 2012 · 1860Dec 30, 2012 · 1869Dec 28, 2013 · 1876Apr 26, 2014 · 1881Jul 16, 2014 · 1865Apr 18, 2015 · 1851Jul 25, 2015 · 1855Dec 10, 2015 · 1834Mar 5, 2016 · 1821Jul 10, 2016 · 1836Aug 28, 2016 · 1841Nov 13, 2016 · 1847Feb 12, 2017 · 1835Jul 9, 2017 · 1825Oct 29, 2017 · 1813Apr 22, 2018 · 1793Sep 8, 2018 · 1805Dec 16, 2018 · 1790Apr 28, 2019 · 1799Aug 3, 2019 · 1813Feb 16, 2020 · 1801Jun 21, 2020 · 1817Aug 16, 2020 · 1802Apr 10, 2021 · 1789Oct 16, 2021 · 1801Feb 20, 2022 · 1811Jul 3, 2022 · 1827Feb 19, 2023 · 1813Jun 4, 2023 · 1823Jan 14, 2024 · 1832Apr 14, 2024 · 1819Nov 17, 2024 · 1833Apr 13, 2025 · 1822May 9, 2026 · 18271827

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jim Miller fight next?

Jim Miller fights Terrance McKinney on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit.

What is Jim Miller's record?

Jim Miller's professional MMA record is 39-19-0.

Who is Jim Miller fighting next?

Jim Miller's next opponent is Terrance McKinney at UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit.

Who did Jim Miller fight last?

Jim Miller most recently fought Jared Gordon at UFC 328: Chimaev vs Strickland on Saturday, May 9, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Jim Miller fight in?

Jim Miller fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Jim Miller have?

Jim Miller has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 22 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Jim Miller won?

Jim Miller has won 16 UFC post-fight bonuses: 7× Fight of the Night, 6× Performance of the Night, 3× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Jim Miller?

Jim Miller is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Jim Miller weigh?

Jim Miller weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Jim Miller's reach?

Jim Miller has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Jim Miller?

Jim Miller is 43 years old (born Aug 30, 1983).

Where is Jim Miller from?

Jim Miller is from the United States.

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