Jim Miller News

Jason Kindschy - August 7, 2019

Colby Covington is back to drop verbal bombs and continue his tirade in pursuit of the welterweight title. Following an incredibly dominant win against Robbie Lawler in New Jersey over the weekend, Covington has adjusted full focus on a looming showdown with Kamaru Usman.

Tom Taylor - May 1, 2019

Over the weekend, at UFC Fort Lauderdale, Jim Miller picked up yet another impressive victory, this time at the expense of Jason Gonzales. Miller, who is one of the most experienced fighters currently competing in the Octagon, has been fighting professionally since 2005. As such, it certainly seems as though he might be nearing the final chapter of his career.

Chris Taylor - December 15, 2018

A lightweight bout between veterans Jim Miller and Charles Oliveira took place on tonight’s UFC on FOX 31 main card from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jim Miller entered tonight’s contest on the heels of a sensation first-round submission victory over Alex White at UFC 228 in September.

Chris Taylor - September 8, 2018

A lightweight bout featuring veteran Jim Miller taking on Alex White took place during tonight’s UFC 228 Fight Pass prelims. Jim Miller enters tonight’s contest on a four-fight losing skid. His most recent setback occurred this past April when he ate a knee from Dan Hooker in Atlantic City which resulted in a first-round knockout loss.

Drake Riggs - December 20, 2017

Everybody loves Jim Miller. I mean how can you not? Whenever he steps foot in the cage he’s nothing but pure entertainment. The case seems to be the same outside of the octagon as well. You would never think it, but thankfully the spirit of Christmas and the holiday season has brought out just how talented Jim really is. Without further ado…a Jim Miller holiday special. My holiday album dropped today. The conservative estimate is that it goes platinum by the end of the weekend. @ufc pic.twitter.com/TOfKMaQjly

Tom Taylor - September 4, 2017

UFC lightweight veteran Jim Miller is one of the most consistently exciting fighters in the game. Unfortunately, he’s having a very difficult time finding a willing dance partner for his next fight. The all-action lightweight, who has won nine post-fight bonuses in the UFC, shared his grievances in a video on Twitter.

Chris Taylor - July 8, 2017

UFC 213 Results: Jim Miller vs. Anthony Pettis A lightweight scrap between former division title holder Anthony Pettis and veteran contender Jim Miller took place on tonight’s UFC 213 main card in Las Vegas.

Chris Taylor - May 3, 2017

Jim Miller vs. Anthony Pettis set for UFC 213 A lightweight scrap between former division title holder Anthony Pettis and perennial contender Jim Miller has been added to July’s UFC 213 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.

Tom Taylor - April 13, 2017

Last weekend, the UFC touched down in Buffalo, New York with UFC 210. The event marked the promotion’s fourth show in the state, after stops in Manhattan, Albany, and Brooklyn. Nearly all of these shows have included some form of controversy, much of which can be attributed to the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC).  The commission is experiencing serious growing pains as it learns to sanction mixed martial arts, which was only recently legalized in the state. UFC lightweight Jim Miller has now fought twice in the state: first, against Thiago Alves at UFC 205 in Manhattan , then against Dustin Poirier at UFC 208 in Brooklyn. Both times he fought in the state, Miller has been seriously inconvenienced by the NYSAC. This, when coupled with the commissions many blunders at the recent UFC 210, have left him with little desire to fight in New York again. Miller shared his grievances on the latest episode of BJ Penn Radio.

bjpenndotcom - April 12, 2017

BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with more great guests! 8:15PM ET- Kicking things off will be UFC lightweight veteran and fan-favorite, Jim Miller @jimmiller_155 Following his FOTN-worthy effort against Dustin Porier back in February, we’ll recap the hard-fought loss and discuss what’s next for the New Jersey native. Having competed against all the big names at lightweight and maintaining his status as one of the toughest guys in MMA, we’ll discuss the constantly changing title picture and where he fits into the mix.

Chris Taylor - February 11, 2017

A key lightweight bout between Jim Miller and Dustin Poirier kicked off tonight’s UFC 208 pay-per-view main card in Brooklyn. Round one begins and Miller comes forward with a jab that misses. Poirier circles and lands a leg kick and then another. Miller closes the distance and lands a hard body shot. He follows that up with a left hook and then a body kick. Poirier circles out and then comes forward with a combo that is blocked. Dustin lands a hard leg kick. He pushes forward with a double jab. Miller respond with a leg kick of his own. Jim tries to go high with a kick but it misses. Miller shoots in for a takedown but Dustin defends the shot. He presses Miller against the cage and lands a knee. Miller breaks free but eats a hard right hand. Miller fires back with a left but Poirier connects with a hard leg kick. The fighters make their way back to the center of the octagon and Dustin fires off a combo. Miller responds with a left. Miller presses forward and lands a combination. Poirier misses with a right and Miller counters with a right hook. Dustin lands a nice left over the top. He circles out and then scores a trip takedown. Miller pops right back up and then takes down Dustin. He immediately takes the back of Poirier and locks in both hooks. Jim is looking for a rear-naked choke. Poirier scrambles and winds up on top. He opts to stand up and both men begin throwing down as round one comes to an end.

bjpenndotcom - February 8, 2017

UFC lightweight veteran Jim Miller went on a bit of a tear in the UFC’s lightweight division over the course of 2016, bouncing back from back to back losses to go on a 3-fight win streak. At UFC 200, Miller began his win streak when he picked up a 1st round TKO win over fellow MMA veteran Takanori Gomi. Just one month later, Miller returned to the Octagon to fight exciting lightweight standout Joe Lauzon in a highly anticipated scrap. Ultimately, after three hard fought rounds, Miller was awarded the split decision win. Most recently, Miller stepped into the Octagon with Thiago Alves at UFC 205 for a highly anticipated showdown, which he won via unanimous decision.