Jim Miller Makes 45th UFC Appearance at UFC 309
Jim Miller made his 45th UFC appearance at UFC 309, facing Damon Jackson in a lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024. Miller won by guillotine choke at 2:44 of the first round, adding another milestone to his long UFC career.
Jim Miller’s Remarkable UFC Journey
Jim Miller, a true legend of the sport, made his 45th appearance at UFC 309 in the UFC octagon. This milestone further cements his status as one of the most experienced and durable fighters in the promotion’s history. Miller’s career has been nothing short of impressive, boasting a record of 37 wins, 18 losses, and 1 no-contest, with 26 of those victories coming inside the UFC.
Despite coming off a unanimous decision loss to King Green at UFC 300 in April, where he displayed incredible toughness by fighting through a broken hand, broken toe, and receiving 23 stitches on his face, Miller’s determination remains unshaken. Prior to that setback, he had secured back-to-back finishes against Jesse Butler and Gabriel Benitez, showcasing that he still possesses the skills to compete at the highest level.
Damon Jackson’s Lightweight Return
On the other side of the octagon, Damon Jackson returned to the lightweight division for the first time since 2018. With a professional record of 23 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest, Jackson has proven himself to be a formidable opponent. However, he’s faced some recent challenges, losing three of his last four fights, with his most recent defeat coming via unanimous decision against Chepe Mariscal at UFC on ESPN 61 in August.
A Clash of Experience and Determination
Miller and Jackson met at UFC 309 in a lightweight bout. Miller’s wealth of experience and well-rounded skill set was tested against Jackson; Miller submitted him by guillotine choke at 2:44 of Round 1, according to the official UFC results.
UFC 309: A Stacked Card
Miller vs. Jackson was part of the UFC 309 lineup, which was headlined by a heavyweight title fight between championJon Jones and former champion Stipe Miocic. Other notable bouts on the card included Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira and Paul Craig vs. Bo Nickal.
The UFC’s official results record Miller’s submission of Jackson by guillotine choke at 2:44 of Round 1.
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