Jim Miller
A10
USA
Adds to legacy with submission win
Miller defeated Jared Gordon via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:29 of Round 1 at UFC 328 on Saturday in Newark.
ANALYSIS
Miller has become something of a brawler in the latter half of his career, which may have made Gordon forget that "A-10" is a BJJ black belt with over 20 submission victories. Whatever the case, Miller snatched his neck quickly when Gordon attempted to convert a caught kick to a takedown, resulting in the quick finish. While he looked good here, it's difficult to say how the pace of the fight would have affected the 42-year-old, who hadn't fought in over a year due to an injury to his pelvis. Miller continues to pad his resume as one of the best fighters to never compete for a title. He improved to 39-19-0 (1 NC) due to the victory.
Miller has become something of a brawler in the latter half of his career, which may have made Gordon forget that "A-10" is a BJJ black belt with over 20 submission victories. Whatever the case, Miller snatched his neck quickly when Gordon attempted to convert a caught kick to a takedown, resulting in the quick finish. While he looked good here, it's difficult to say how the pace of the fight would have affected the 42-year-old, who hadn't fought in over a year due to an injury to his pelvis. Miller continues to pad his resume as one of the best fighters to never compete for a title. He improved to 39-19-0 (1 NC) due to the victory.
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Another fight scheduled
Miller will fight fellow lightweight Jared Gordon at UFC 328 in Newark on May 9, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
One of the UFC's longest-tenured veterans will keep racking up fights, this time against a fellow vet in Gordon, a 2017 promotion debutant. Miller will look to bounce back from a pay-per-view loss to Chase Hooper, who outlasted A10 back at UFC 314.
One of the UFC's longest-tenured veterans will keep racking up fights, this time against a fellow vet in Gordon, a 2017 promotion debutant. Miller will look to bounce back from a pay-per-view loss to Chase Hooper, who outlasted A10 back at UFC 314.
Can't defend takedown in loss
Miller lost to Chase Hooper via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 314 on Saturday in Miami.
ANALYSIS
Miller was in tough here as a +550 underdog, largest on the entire card. Jim is largely suited for grinding, grappling matches at this stage of his career, and while that's what this was, he simply wasn't able to deal with the physicality of Hooper. Miller allowed eight takedowns and 10:08 worth of control time, all but assuring he had zero chance of winning a decision. Set to turn 42 years of age in late-August, Miller has been and continues to be one of the most realistic fighters in terms of knowing when it's time to step aside. The New Jersey native is 2-2 in his past four fights, but it's difficult to believe his UFC run will last more than a handful of additional bouts.
Miller was in tough here as a +550 underdog, largest on the entire card. Jim is largely suited for grinding, grappling matches at this stage of his career, and while that's what this was, he simply wasn't able to deal with the physicality of Hooper. Miller allowed eight takedowns and 10:08 worth of control time, all but assuring he had zero chance of winning a decision. Set to turn 42 years of age in late-August, Miller has been and continues to be one of the most realistic fighters in terms of knowing when it's time to step aside. The New Jersey native is 2-2 in his past four fights, but it's difficult to believe his UFC run will last more than a handful of additional bouts.
Set to fight Hooper
Miller will fight Chase Hooper at UFC 314 on April 12, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
A win over Damon Jackson in November gave Miller his third victory in his past four fights. The 41-year-old will now look to stay hot against the 25-year-old Hooper, who will also enter the fight with considerable momentum after four straight wins.
A win over Damon Jackson in November gave Miller his third victory in his past four fights. The 41-year-old will now look to stay hot against the 25-year-old Hooper, who will also enter the fight with considerable momentum after four straight wins.
Trademark performance in win
Miller defeated Damon Jackson via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:44 of Round 1 at UFC 309 on Saturday in New York City.
ANALYSIS
It was Miller's 45th fight with the UFC and 27th victory, both company records. The New Jersey native was fortunate on this evening, as a Jackson mistake handed him the win. Miller was struggling on the feet for the first couple minutes and clearly behind, but Jackson left his neck exposed while pushing forward for a takedown attempt, and Jim responded with one of his trademark guillotine attempts. It ended up being enough to earn the win. Miller said in his post-fight interview that he wants to get to 50 fights with the company. It sounds crazy on the surface, but Miller, now 41 years old, keeps himself in great shape and has never had a serious injury. It's an attainable goal as long as the company is careful regarding who it matches him up against.
It was Miller's 45th fight with the UFC and 27th victory, both company records. The New Jersey native was fortunate on this evening, as a Jackson mistake handed him the win. Miller was struggling on the feet for the first couple minutes and clearly behind, but Jackson left his neck exposed while pushing forward for a takedown attempt, and Jim responded with one of his trademark guillotine attempts. It ended up being enough to earn the win. Miller said in his post-fight interview that he wants to get to 50 fights with the company. It sounds crazy on the surface, but Miller, now 41 years old, keeps himself in great shape and has never had a serious injury. It's an attainable goal as long as the company is careful regarding who it matches him up against.
Booked for NYC event
Miller is scheduled to compete against fellow lightweight Damon Jackson at UFC 309 in New York City on Nov. 16, according to Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Nov. 16 will include Miller's first fight at Madison Square Garden since the UFC made the promotion's MSG event an annual festivity beginning in 2016. He will look to finish his 2024 on a high note after Bobby Green soundly defeated A10 at UFC 300.
Nov. 16 will include Miller's first fight at Madison Square Garden since the UFC made the promotion's MSG event an annual festivity beginning in 2016. He will look to finish his 2024 on a high note after Bobby Green soundly defeated A10 at UFC 300.