Jim Miller Submits Damon Jackson at UFC 309
Jim Miller and Damon Jackson met in a lightweight bout at UFC 309 on November 16, 2024, at Madison Square Garden. Miller won by guillotine choke at 2:44 of the first round. The matchup was announced as part of a card headlined by Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic.
A Battle of Experience vs. Momentum
At age 41, Miller was already the UFC’s leader in appearances and wins. He added to those totals at UFC 309 with a first-round submission of Jackson. The result was his third win in his previous four bouts.
Jackson entered the bout with a 22-5 record and one no-contest, according to the contemporary report. Miller secured a guillotine choke early and forced the tap at 2:44 of round one.
Styles Make Fights
The finish came on the ground: Miller locked a guillotine choke as Jackson tried to grapple, then held the submission until Jackson tapped. The official result was a first-round submission at 2:44.
Jackson’s UFC 309 appearance ended quickly, so the bout did not provide a long test of his striking or cardio. Miller’s guillotine secured the result after the 2:30 midpoint of the first round.
Implications for the Lightweight Division
Miller’s win extended his UFC records for appearances and victories. The bout did not produce a title eliminator or an immediate ranking change; it was a milestone result on the UFC 309 card.
A Stacked Card Gets Even Better
UFC 309 was headlined by Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, with Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler on the main card. Miller vs. Jackson was part of the preliminary card, where Miller added another submission victory to his record.
The official UFC 309 result: Jim Miller defeated Damon Jackson by guillotine choke at 2:44 of round one.
Sources: UFC’s official UFC 309 results and scorecards; UFC’s announcement of the UFC 309 card
