Best fights of Jim Miller
Over 20 years as a professional, Jim Miller has compiled a 39-19 (29) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jim Miller chokes out Clay Guida in 58 seconds
On August 3, 2019 Jim Miller faced Clay Guida in a lightweight bout. Miller was 35 years old with a record of 30-13, and Guida was 37 with a record of 35-18. Both Miller and Guida were coming off a win. Miller submitted Clay Guida via choke-out in the 1st round.
2. Jim Miller defeats Gleison Tibau
On September 15, 2010 Jim Miller faced Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. Miller was 27 years old with a record of 17-2, and Tibau was 27 with a record of 24-6. Miller was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tibau was on a 2-fight winning streak. Miller won via unanimous decision.
3. Jim Miller defeats Thiago Alves
On November 12, 2016 Jim Miller faced Thiago Alves in a lightweight bout. Miller was 33 years old with a record of 27-8, and Alves was 33 with a record of 21-10. Miller was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Alves was coming off a loss. Miller won via unanimous decision.
4. Jim Miller defeats Joe Lauzon
On December 29, 2012 Jim Miller faced Joe Lauzon in a lightweight bout. Miller was 29 years old with a record of 21-4, and Lauzon was 28 with a record of 22-7. Miller was coming off a loss, while Lauzon was coming off a win. Miller won via unanimous decision.
5. Jim Miller submits Melvin Guillard
On January 20, 2012 Jim Miller faced Melvin Guillard in a lightweight bout. Miller was 28 years old with a record of 20-3, and Guillard was 28 with a record of 29-9-2. Both Miller and Guillard were coming off a loss. Miller submitted Melvin Guillard via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Jim Miller defeats Joe Lauzon in their 2nd fight
On August 27, 2016 Jim Miller faced Joe Lauzon in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Miller was 32 years old with a record of 26-8, and Lauzon was 32 with a record of 26-11. Both Miller and Lauzon were coming off a win. Miller won via split decision.
7. Jim Miller defeats Matt Wiman
On December 10, 2008 Jim Miller faced Matt Wiman in a lightweight bout. Miller was 25 years old with a record of 12-1, and Wiman was 25 with a record of 10-3. Miller was on a 7-fight winning streak and Wiman was on a 4-fight winning streak. Miller won via unanimous decision.
8. Jim Miller loses to Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision
On July 8, 2017 Jim Miller faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Miller was 33 years old with a record of 28-9, and Pettis was 30 with a record of 19-6. Both Miller and Pettis were coming off a loss. Miller lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pettis.
9. Jim Miller loses to Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision
On March 5, 2016 Jim Miller faced Diego Sanchez in a lightweight bout. Miller was 32 years old with a record of 25-7, and Sanchez was 34 with a record of 25-8. Both Miller and Sanchez were coming off a loss. Miller lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sanchez.
10. Jim Miller defeats Mark Bocek
On March 27, 2010 Jim Miller faced Mark Bocek in a lightweight bout. Miller was 26 years old with a record of 16-2, and Bocek was 28 with a record of 8-2. Both Miller and Bocek were on a 3-fight winning streak. Miller won via unanimous decision.