Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Jim Miller

Jim Miller

38-19
Age
41
Height
5'8"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
09:46
Gym
Miller Brothers MMA- Sparta, NJ
UFC Record
27-18-1(46 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 13 Sub 8 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 3 Sub 13 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 13R2 4R3 11
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
74%
Bonuses
15
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Newton, United States
Last Fight2025-04-12
CH
L - Chase Hooper
SubmissionR1 3:29
Guillotine Choke
Opponent Last Bout
L - Alexander HernandezSubmissionR1 2:15· Rear Naked Choke

Fight History

WIN
JG
vs Jared Gordon
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland· 2026-05-09
SubmissionGuillotine Choke·R1 3:29
LOSS
CH
vs Chase Hooper
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DJ
vs Damon Jackson
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic· 2024-11-16
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 2:44
LOSS
KG
vs King Green
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GB
vs Gabriel Benitez
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2· 2024-01-13
SubmissionNeck Crank From Back Control·R3 3:25
WIN
JB
vs Jesse Butler
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2023-06-03
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:23
LOSS
AH
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield· 2023-02-18
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DC
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier· 2022-07-02
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R2 1:32
WIN
NM
vs Nikolas Motta
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill· 2022-02-19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:58
WIN
EG
vs Erick Gonzalez
UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont· 2021-10-16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:14
LOSS
JS
vs Joe Solecki
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland· 2021-04-10
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VP
vs Vinc Pichel
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier 3· 2020-08-15
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RR
vs Roosevelt Roberts
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov· 2020-06-20
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 2:25
LOSS
SH
vs Scott Holtzman
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz· 2020-02-15
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler· 2019-08-03
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 0:58
WIN
JG
vs Jason Gonzalez
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson· 2019-04-27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:12
LOSS
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta· 2018-12-15
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:15
WIN
AW
vs Alex White
UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till· 2018-09-08
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:29
LOSS
DH
vs Dan Hooker
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2018-04-21
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 3:00
LOSS
FT
vs Francisco Trinaldo
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida· 2017-10-28
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AP
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker· 2017-07-08
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie· 2017-02-11
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
TA
vs Thiago Alves
UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JL
vs Joe Lauzon
UFC on FOX: Maia vs. Condit· 2016-08-27
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
TG
vs Takanori Gomi
UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 2:18
LOSS
DS
vs Diego Sanchez
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MC
vs Michael Chiesa
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant· 2015-12-10
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:57
WIN
DC
vs Danny Castillo
UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II· 2015-07-25
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
BD
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold· 2015-04-18
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DC
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Miller· 2014-07-16
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 3:31
WIN
YM
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· 2014-04-26
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard·R1 3:18
WIN
FC
vs Fabricio Camoes
UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· 2013-12-28
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 3:42
WIN
MG
vs Melvin Guillard
UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller· 2013-05-18
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:04
NC
PH
vs Pat Healy
UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· 2013-04-27
OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Healy·R3 4:02
WIN
JL
vs Joe Lauzon
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· 2012-12-29
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ND
vs Nate Diaz
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· 2012-05-05
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R2 4:09
LOSS
BH
vs Benson Henderson
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· 2011-08-14
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KS
vs Kamal Shalorus
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R3 2:15
WIN
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11
SubmissionKneebar On Ground·R1 1:59
WIN
GT
vs Gleison Tibau
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· 2010-09-15
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Mark Bocek
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· 2010-03-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DL
vs Duane Ludwig
UFC 108: Evans vs Silva· 2010-01-02
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 2:31
WIN
SL
vs Steve Lopez
UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort· 2009-09-19
KO/TKOto Shoulder Injury·R2 0:48
WIN
MD
vs Mac Danzig
UFC 100· 2009-07-11
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GM
vs Gray Maynard
UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· 2009-03-07
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DB
vs David Baron
UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· 2008-10-18
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 3:19
WIN
MW
vs Matt Wiman
UFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops· 2008-09-10
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.9/min
Grappling
1.50 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Jim adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
32 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+62% vs div avg
63%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Knees

#2
59%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Elbows

#3
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
47%
Jabs
38%
Other
Counters
34%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (63%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
  • Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (122%) of offensive output.
  • Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 260% of offense - limited but refined.
  • Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
6
30% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
14
70% of career finishes
Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#1
6
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 14 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#1
14
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • 🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (6x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
  • 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (14x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
  • 🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.
💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.7) and Strike Def% (57%).
🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.
⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (81% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
Division Rank#45 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#15 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
35% acc72%
Clinch
63% acc15%
Ground
72% acc14%
Striking Differential-0.52/min
2.92 landed/min3.44 absorbed/min
2.92
Landed/Min
3.44
Absorbed/Min
0.20
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1313
Sig. Strikes Attempted3120

Key Insights

Jim is a distance-first striker, with 71% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (21%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 72% of output at range with 35% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#13 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
49%
Average
Division Rank#51 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
36%
Landed
36
Defended
64
Total
100
1.50
TD / 15min
1.70
Sub / 15min
36
TD Landed
100
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
90
Landed
200
Attempted
45%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
52 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
56%
R2
23%
R3
21%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 1.50/15min.

TD defense at 49% could be a vulnerability.

Active submission threat (1.70/15min).

Prolific submission hunter: 52 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,626
1.08
Ratio
Absorbed
2,424
Chin Rating
Good
KD Exchange
12/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.3
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.5
Standing %
82%
R3 vs R1 Output
81%
Slight Fade

Key Insights

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (24.3) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 47 fights
R1 Control
1:01
R2 Control
0:52
R3 Control
0:44
R1 to Final
-4%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+0.3pp
Body
-3.3pp
Leg
+3.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-6.2pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#15
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#45
of 57
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#15
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#42
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#27
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#4
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#50
of 57
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3094
Championship
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 12
17% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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