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 younger brother of former UFC fighter Dan Miller.

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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, controlling the fight and earning a 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 11, 2009: Victory over Mac Danzig at UFC 100

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

September 19, 2009: Victory over Steve Lopez at UFC 103

On September 19, 2009, Jim Miller faced Steve Lopez at UFC 103. Miller won after Lopez injured his shoulder in round two.

January 2, 2010: Victory over Duane Ludwig at UFC 108

On January 2, 2010, Jim Miller faced Duane Ludwig at UFC 108, winning by armbar submission in the first round after an initial knockdown.

March 27, 2010: Victory over Mark Bocek at UFC 111

On March 27, 2010, Jim Miller faced Mark Bocek at UFC 111. Miller was awarded the unanimous decision win after three closely contested rounds.

December 11, 2010: Victory over Charles Oliveira at UFC 124

On December 11, 2010, Jim Miller defeated Charles Oliveira via a first round kneebar at UFC 124.

March 19, 2011: Victory over Kamal Shalorus at UFC 128

On March 19, 2011, Jim Miller defeated Kamal Shalorus via TKO in the third round at UFC 128, landing an uppercut and knee to Shalorus's face.

January 20, 2012: Victory over Melvin Guillard at UFC on FX 1

On January 20, 2012, Jim Miller faced Melvin Guillard at UFC on FX 1 and submitted Guillard with a rear naked choke after being rocked early in the fight.

December 29, 2012: Victory over Joe Lauzon at UFC 155

On December 29, 2012, Jim Miller faced Joe Lauzon at UFC 155 and won the fight via unanimous decision. The win also gave Miller the most all-time wins in UFC lightweight history.

December 28, 2013: Victory over Fabrício Camões at UFC 168

On December 28, 2013, Jim Miller faced Fabrício Camões at UFC 168 and secured an armbar for the submission victory at 3:42 of the first round.

April 26, 2014: Victory over Yancy Medeiros at UFC 172

On April 26, 2014, Jim Miller faced Yancy Medeiros at UFC 172, winning the fight via submission in the first round.

July 25, 2015: Victory over Danny Castillo at UFC on Fox 16

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

July 9, 2016: Victory over Takanori Gomi at UFC 200

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: Victory over Joe Lauzon at UFC on Fox 21

On August 27, 2016, Jim Miller faced Joe Lauzon at UFC on Fox 21 and won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

November 12, 2016: Victory over Thiago Alves at UFC 205

On November 12, 2016, Jim Miller faced Thiago Alves at UFC 205 and won the fight by unanimous decision after Alves missed weight and was fined.

September 8, 2018: Victory over Alex White at UFC 228

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: Victory over Jason Gonzalez at UFC Fight Night

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.

August 3, 2019: Victory over Clay Guida at UFC on ESPN 5

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 in the first minute of the first round.

June 20, 2020: Victory over Roosevelt Roberts at UFC Fight Night

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 at 2:25 of the first round.

October 16, 2021: Knockout Victory Over Erick Gonzalez

On October 16, 2021, Jim Miller faced Erick Gonzalez at UFC Fight Night 195 and won the fight via knockout in the second round. He also received the Performance of the Night award for this victory.

February 19, 2022: Victory Over Nikolas Motta, Ties UFC Record

On February 19, 2022, Jim Miller fought Nikolas Motta at UFC Fight Night 201 and won via TKO in the second round. This victory tied him with Donald Cerrone for the most wins in UFC history, with 23 wins.

July 2, 2022: Victory Over Donald Cerrone, Sets UFC Record

On July 2, 2022, at UFC 276, Jim Miller was rebooked to face Bobby Green, but instead faced Donald Cerrone. Miller won the fight in the second round by submitting Cerrone with a guillotine choke. This victory set the record for the most wins in UFC history.

June 3, 2023: Knockout Victory Over Jesse Butler

On June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46, Jim Miller faced Jesse Butler, after original opponent Ľudovít Klein pulled out, and Jared Gordon was deemed medically unfit to fight. Miller won by knockout in 23 seconds, extending his winning record to 25 wins, and earned his fourth Performance of the Night bonus award.

January 13, 2024: Submission Victory Over Gabriel Benítez

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

November 16, 2024: Submission Victory Over Damon Jackson

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