Jim Miller (fighter)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jim Miller (fighter). Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jim Miller is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Lightweight division. He holds UFC records for most bouts, total wins, and Lightweight division wins. He is the brother of former UFC fighter Dan Miller. He is recognized for his longevity and consistent performance in the sport.

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November 19, 2005: First Professional Fight

On November 19, 2005, Jim Miller had his first professional fight against Eddie Fyvie at Reality Fighting 10, where he won via unanimous decision.

April 13, 2007: Cage Fury Fighting Championships Debut

On April 13, 2007, Jim Miller debuted with the Cage Fury Fighting Championships in a Lightweight Championship bout against Al Buck. Miller won via rear-naked choke.

July 2008: Signs with the UFC

In July 2008, Jim Miller signed with the UFC, along with his brother Dan. Also in July 2008, Miller made his debut at UFC 89, where he defeated David Baron in the third round, earning a Submission of the Night bonus.

July 11, 2009: Victory over Mac Danzig

On July 11, 2009, Jim Miller faced Mac Danzig at UFC 100, winning via a one-sided unanimous decision.

September 19, 2009: Win Against Steve Lopez

On September 19, 2009, Jim Miller was originally scheduled to face Thiago Tavares at UFC 103, but Tavares was replaced by Steve Lopez, who he defeated after Lopez injured his shoulder.

January 2, 2010: Defeats Duane Ludwig

On January 2, 2010, Jim Miller faced Duane Ludwig at UFC 108, after Tyson Griffin and Sean Sherk were unable to fight. Miller won the fight via armbar submission in the first round.

March 27, 2010: Defeats Mark Bocek

On March 27, 2010, Jim Miller faced Mark Bocek at UFC 111 and won via unanimous decision.

December 11, 2010: Defeats Charles Oliveira

On December 11, 2010, Jim Miller faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 124, defeating him via a first-round kneebar and earning the Submission of the Night bonus.

March 19, 2011: Victory over Kamal Shalorus

On March 19, 2011, Jim Miller defeated Kamal Shalorus at UFC 128 via TKO in the third round.

January 20, 2012: Defeats Melvin Guillard

On January 20, 2012, Jim Miller faced Melvin Guillard at UFC on FX 1 and submitted Guillard with a rear-naked choke, earning a Submission of the Night bonus.

December 29, 2012: Defeats Joe Lauzon

On December 29, 2012, Jim Miller faced Joe Lauzon at UFC 155 and won via unanimous decision, earning Fight of the Night honors and achieving the most all-time wins in UFC lightweight history.

April 27, 2013: Fight Against Pat Healy

On April 27, 2013, Jim Miller faced Pat Healy at UFC 159 and lost by submission, though the bout earned him a Fight of the Night bonus. The result was later overturned to a No Contest due to Healy's positive marijuana test.

December 28, 2013: Defeats Fabrício Camões

On December 28, 2013, Jim Miller faced Fabrício Camões at UFC 168, securing an armbar submission victory in the first round.

April 26, 2014: Defeats Yancy Medeiros

On April 26, 2014, Jim Miller faced Yancy Medeiros at UFC 172, after Bobby Green pulled out due to injury. Miller won the fight via submission in the first round.

July 25, 2015: Defeats Danny Castillo

On July 25, 2015, Jim Miller faced Danny Castillo at UFC on Fox 16, replacing Rustam Khabilov, and won the fight by split decision.

December 10, 2015: Loss to Michael Chiesa

On December 10, 2015, Jim Miller faced Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night 80 and lost the bout via submission in the second round, but was awarded a Fight of the Night bonus.

July 9, 2016: Defeats Takanori Gomi

On July 9, 2016, Jim Miller faced Takanori Gomi at UFC 200 and won the fight via TKO in the first round.

August 27, 2016: Defeats Joe Lauzon

On August 27, 2016, Jim Miller rematched Joe Lauzon at UFC on Fox 21 and won the fight via split decision, earning a Fight of the Night bonus.

November 12, 2016: Defeats Thiago Alves

On November 12, 2016, Jim Miller faced Thiago Alves at UFC 205. Alves missed weight, and Miller won the fight by unanimous decision after agreeing to a catchweight bout.

February 11, 2017: Loss to Dustin Poirier

On February 11, 2017, Jim Miller faced Dustin Poirier at UFC 208 and lost the fight by majority decision, although both participants earned Fight of the Night honors.

September 8, 2018: Defeats Alex White

On September 8, 2018, Jim Miller faced Alex White at UFC 228 and won the fight via submission in the first round, becoming the first UFC fighter to reach 30 fights and win 17 fights in the Lightweight division.

April 27, 2019: Defeats Jason Gonzalez

On April 27, 2019, Jim Miller faced Jason Gonzalez at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson and won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.

August 3, 2019: Defeats Clay Guida

On August 3, 2019, Jim Miller faced Clay Guida at UFC on ESPN 5 and won the fight via a technical submission due to a guillotine choke.

February 15, 2020: Loss to Scott Holtzman

On February 15, 2020, Jim Miller faced Scott Holtzman at UFC Fight Night 167 and lost the fight by unanimous decision, though the bout earned Miller his seventh Fight of the Night bonus.

June 20, 2020: Defeats Roosevelt Roberts

On June 20, 2020, Jim Miller faced Roosevelt Roberts at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov and won the fight via verbal submission due to an armbar, earning him the Performance of the Night award.

October 16, 2021: Victory over Erick Gonzalez at UFC Fight Night 195

On October 16, 2021, Miller faced Erick Gonzalez at UFC Fight Night 195. He won the fight via knockout early in round two, earning him the Performance of the Night award.

February 19, 2022: Victory over Nikolas Motta at UFC Fight Night 201

On February 19, 2022, Miller finally faced Nikolas Motta at UFC Fight Night 201 and won the fight via TKO in the second round. With this win, Miller tied Donald Cerrone for the most wins in UFC history with twenty-three (23).

July 2, 2022: Victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 276

On July 2, 2022, Miller was rebooked to face Bobby Green for the third time at UFC 276, but after Green pulled out, Miller instead faced Donald Cerrone at welterweight. Miller won the fight in the second round after submitting Cerrone with a guillotine choke, setting the record for the most wins in UFC history.

June 3, 2023: Victory over Jesse Butler at UFC on ESPN 46

On June 3, 2023, Miller faced Jesse Butler at UFC on ESPN 46, after Ľudovít Klein and Jared Gordon pulled out. Miller won the fight by knockout 23 seconds into the first round, extending his winning record to 25 wins and earning his fourth Performance of the Night bonus award.

January 13, 2024: Victory over Gabriel Benítez at UFC Fight Night 234

On January 13, 2024, Miller faced Gabriel Benítez at UFC Fight Night 234, winning his 26th UFC bout in the third round by face crank submission, which extended the UFC record for most wins. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

November 16, 2024: Victory over Damon Jackson at UFC 309

On November 16, 2024, Miller faced Damon Jackson at UFC 309. He won his 27th UFC bout in the first round by guillotine choke submission, further extending the UFC record for most wins.