SUMMARY
- Jim Miller won against Gabriel Benitez at UFC Vegas 84 on January 13, 2024.
- With 27 UFC career wins and fights in the featherweight division, Jim Miller has garnered respect amongst fans and peers alike.
Jim Miller is an American mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the UFC lightweight division. He currently holds the UFC records for most bouts, most total wins, and most wins in its lightweight division. He is the younger brother of former UFC fighter Dan Miller.
Jim ‘A-10’ Miller won against Gabriel Benitez at UFC Vegas 84 on January 13, 2024. Miller won via submission and secured his 15th career UFC Performance of the Night bonus in doing so. That now ranks him 4th on the all-time list of bonus recipients in the UFC.
With a professional MMA record of 37-17-0 (1NC) after his recent win, Miller is one of the legends of the sport. Dana White’s recent announcement that Jim Miller will fight at UFC 300 later this year makes Jim the only fighter to fight at UFC 100, UFC 200, and also UFC 300 come April.
Jim F*^%ing Miller’s wish has been granted! ✨@BobbyKGreen vs @JimMiller_155 is inked for #UFC300 pic.twitter.com/GIH27UgXDR
— UFC (@ufc) January 17, 2024
A 15-year career in the UFC makes Miller destined to be a future hall-of-famer. With 26 UFC career wins and fights in the featherweight division, Jim Miller has garnered respect amongst fans and peers alike.
Jim Miller made his UFC debut in 2008
After making his mark in the MMA circuit at Reality Fighting and then over at Cage Fury Fighting Championships, Jim Miller made his UFC debut at UFC 89 on October 18, 2008. His debut marked the beginning of a remarkable journey in the world of mixed martial arts. Stepping into the Octagon for the first time, Miller faced off against David Baron in a bout that showcased his grappling prowess.
The fight unfolded with Miller displaying a well-rounded skill set, and in the third round, he secured victory with a decisive rear naked choke, forcing Baron to submit. This impressive performance not only marked a successful initiation into the UFC for Miller but also earned him the coveted Submission of the Night bonus, highlighting his proficiency in submission grappling.
Miller has the second-most submission wins in UFC history at 12. The recognition was a testament to his ability to finish fights with finesse, which is why Jim Miller has 15 performance bonuses to his name. Throughout his tenure in the organization, Miller became known for his gritty fighting style and his knack for delivering thrilling performances.
Jim Miller’s only regret
Jim Miller continues to navigate the latter stages of his career admirably. After winning nine of his last 14 bouts, he has achieved victory in each of those with a finish. A content and accomplished veteran in a challenging sport, Miller undeniably stands as one of the greatest lightweights in UFC history.
However, on an episode of the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on October 19, 2021, Miller openly admitted to a lingering regret in his illustrious career – the absence of a UFC title fight. Miller acknowledged the disappointment, saying, “It does today. But it’s one of those things, this sport’s all about timing”.
He recognized the importance of seizing opportunities when momentum and circumstances align. Jim Miller shared his belief that he could have not only fought for but also won and defended the UFC title. Despite an impressive 9-1 record in the UFC at a time when others with fewer victories were receiving title shots, Miller emphasized the significance of timing in the sport.
Miller adopted a pragmatic approach, stating, “I’m going to keep fighting, I’m going to keep fighting whoever they put in front of me because I know that I can do this. I know that I can compete with the absolute best on the planet.” In a recent bout against Gabriel Benitez, Miller showcased that, at the age of 40, he remains a formidable presence in the lightweight division.
While he acknowledges the unlikely prospect of a late-career title run akin to Michael Bisping‘s, Jim Miller can’t help but wonder how his prime era from 2008 to 2011 might have unfolded differently, considering his nine victories in his first 10 UFC fights. Despite the regret, Miller remains realistic about his future but continues to relish the thrill of competition in the octagon.
