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UFC Lightweight

Jim Miller VS Jared Gordon

Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

39-19-0, 1 NC Record 21-9-0, 1 NC
42 Age 37
173 cm Height 175 cm
180 cm Reach 173 cm
southpaw Stance orthodox
74% Finish rate 48%
18% KO rate 38%
56% Sub rate 10%

Result Summary

Jim Miller def. Jared Gordon Submission (guillotine choke) · R1 3:29

Jim Miller submitted Jared Gordon with a guillotine choke at 3:29 of Round 1 in their lightweight bout at UFC 328 in Newark on May 9, 2026. Miller opened with sustained forward pressure and threatened with body kicks; when Gordon caught one of those kicks and shot for a takedown, Miller immediately transitioned into a tight guillotine choke. Gordon briefly fought the hold before tapping as the choke cinched inescapably tight. The finish extended Miller's reputation as one of the UFC's most durable submission threats, adding another first-round stoppage to a career that has spanned nearly two decades in the promotion.

Fight Overview

Jim Miller fights at home in New Jersey where he holds UFC records for lightweight appearances and wins, against a rebuilding Jared Gordon working his way back from a TKO loss to Rafa Garcia. Miller (38-19) carries 13 UFC submission wins and genuine finishing ability deep into his career; Gordon (21-8) holds a BJJ black belt and enough right-hand power to change the fight standing. Veterans on different trajectories, both with the tools to end it early.

Keys to Victory

Jim Miller

  1. Force early grappling exchanges and transition to back control or guillotine positions before Gordon establishes range and striking rhythm.
  2. Dictate pace with forward pressure and level changes rather than becoming reactive — his loss to Chase Hooper came from ceding distance control.
  3. Seek submissions from the clinch, where 13 UFC submissions were built, and avoid prolonged exchanges where Gordon's right hand is dangerous.

Jared Gordon

  1. Use sharp, accurate single shots — particularly the right hand — to punish Miller as he shoots or closes distance with over-commitment.
  2. Keep the fight standing in open space and stay off the cage, where the Rafa Garcia loss stemmed from being pinned and grounded.
  3. Mix in takedown attempts to keep Miller honest and prevent rhythmic pressuring, using BJJ to avoid being submitted if it goes to the mat.

Last 5 fights

Jim Miller

  1. L Chase Hooper Decision · R3 5:00 · 12 APR 2025
  2. W Damon Jackson Submission · R1 2:44 · 16 NOV 2024
  3. L King Green Decision · R3 5:00 · 13 APR 2024
  4. W Gabriel Benítez Submission · R3 3:25 · 13 JAN 2024
  5. W Jesse Butler KO · R1 0:23 · 3 JUN 2023

Jared Gordon

  1. L Rafa García TKO · R3 2:27 · 13 SEPT 2025
  2. W Thiago Moisés KO · R1 3:37 · 17 MAY 2025
  3. L Nasrat Haqparast Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 JUN 2024
  4. W Mark Madsen TKO · R1 4:42 · 11 NOV 2023
  5. NC King Green No contest · R1 4:35 · 22 APR 2023

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