Jim Miller and Gabriel Benitez squared off on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2. The event took place at the UFC Apex facility in Paradise, Nevada, Las Vegas, USA. The duo crossed paths with each other in the octagon in a lightweight showdown. Miller defeated Benitez via third-round submission and extended his record of the most UFC wins to 26.
Jim Miller is a veteran professional mixed martial artist who has been in 55 bouts. He made his professional debut in 2005 against Eddie Fyvie. Miller won the bout by unanimous decision and started his career with a victory. He went on to register five consecutive victories before losing his first professional fight. Miller faced Frankie Edgar in 2006 and lost via a unanimous decision. He is credited with having the most UFC fights, the most wins, and the most victories in the promotion’s lightweight division.
Jim Miller’s opponent, Gabriel Benitez, is a prominent mixed martial artist. He made his professional debut in 2007 against Martin Perez. Benitez defeated Perez by submitting him in the second round. He suffered his first loss in the third professional fight of his career against Emilio Chavez, who defeated him by unanimous decision.
Jim Miller vs Gabriel Benitez Stats
| Stats | Jim Miller | Gabriel Benitez |
| Record | 37-17-1 (7 KOs) | 23-11 (11 KOs) |
| Championship | - | - |
| Age | 40 | 35 |
| Height | 1.73m | 1.73m |
| Division(s) | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Reach | 71” | 71” |
| Win Streak (Active) | 2 | 0 |
| Professional Debut | 2005 | 2007 |
Jim Miller Losses
Jim Miller has suffered 17 losses in his long professional mixed martial arts career. His first loss was handed to him by Frankie Edgar, following which he picked up an 8 fight winning streak before losing to Gray Maynard. Miller recovered from the loss and established a 7-fight winning streak before suffering his third loss against Benson Henderson.
Jim Miller was defeated for the fourth time by Nate Diaz. Moving forwards in his career, Miller picked up three victories before suffering back-to-back losses against Donald Cerrone and Beneil Dariush, taking the tally of his losses to 6. Jim Miller was defeated by Michael Chiesa and Diego Sanchez consecutively.
He recovered from the losses in his next three fights and won them before suffering four losses on the trot against Dustin Poirier, Anthony Pettis, Francisco Trinaldo, and Dan Hooker. Miller’s 13th and 14th losses came against Charles Oliviera and Scott Holtzman. After a win, he again faced consecutive losses against Vinc Pichel and Joe Solecki. Jim Miller’s most recent loss, which is the 17th loss of his career, came against Alexander Hernandez in 2023, who defeated him by unanimous decision.
Jim Miller Record
Jim Miller has won 37 fights, lost 17, and one of his bouts resulted in a no-contest.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 37-17 (1) | Gabriel Benitez | Submission (Face Crank) | UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 | January 13, 2023 | 3 | 3:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada. United States | Extended the record of the most UFC wins (26). Performance of The Night |
| Win | 36–17 (1) | Jesse Butler | KO (punch) | UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi | June 3, 2023 | 1 | 0:23 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 35–17 (1) | Alexander Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield | February 18, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 35–16 (1) | Donald Cerrone | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 276 | July 2, 2022 | 2 | 1:32 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 34–16 (1) | Nikolas Motta | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | February 19, 2022 | 2 | 1:58 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 33–16 (1) | Erick Gonzalez | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont | October 16, 2021 | 2 | 0:14 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 32–16 (1) | Joe Solecki | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland | April 10, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 32–15 (1) | Vinc Pichel | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 252 | August 15, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 32–14 (1) | Roosevelt Roberts | Submission (armbar) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov | June 20, 2020 | 1 | 2:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 31–14 (1) | Scott Holtzman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 | February 15, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 31–13 (1) | Clay Guida | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler | August 3, 2019 | 1 | 0:58 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 30–13 (1) | Jason Gonzalez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson | April 27, 2019 | 1 | 2:12 | Sunrise, Florida, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 29–13 (1) | Charles Oliveira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 1 | 1:15 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 29–12 (1) | Alex White | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 228 | September 8, 2018 | 1 | 1:29 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 28–12 (1) | Dan Hooker | KO (knee) | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee | April 21, 2018 | 1 | 3:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 28–11 (1) | Francisco Trinaldo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida | October 28, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Loss | 28–10 (1) | Anthony Pettis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 213 | July 8, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 28–9 (1) | Dustin Poirier | Decision (majority) | UFC 208 | February 11, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Brooklyn, New York, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 28–8 (1) | Thiago Alves | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 205 | November 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | Catchweight (162.6 lb) bout; Alves missed weight. |
| Win | 27–8 (1) | Joe Lauzon | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit | August 27, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 26–8 (1) | Takanori Gomi | TKO (punches) | UFC 200 | July 9, 2016 | 1 | 2:18 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 25–8 (1) | Diego Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 196 | March 5, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 25–7 (1) | Michael Chiesa | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant | December 10, 2015 | 2 | 2:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 25–6 (1) | Danny Castillo | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 | July 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 24–6 (1) | Beneil Dariush | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold | April 18, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 24–5 (1) | Donald Cerrone | KO (head kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller | July 16, 2014 | 2 | 3:31 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 24–4 (1) | Yancy Medeiros | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 172 | April 26, 2014 | 1 | 3:18 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | |
| Win | 23–4 (1) | Fabrício Camões | Submission (armbar) | UFC 168 | December 28, 2013 | 1 | 3:42 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| NC | 22–4 (1) | Pat Healy | NC (overturned) | UFC 159 | April 27, 2013 | 3 | 4:02 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | Originally a technical submission (rear-naked choke) win for Healy; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 22–4 | Joe Lauzon | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 155 | December 29, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 21–4 | Nate Diaz | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller | May 5, 2012 | 2 | 4:09 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 21–3 | Melvin Guillard | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller | January 20, 2012 | 1 | 3:04 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Submission of the Night. |
| Loss | 20–3 | Benson Henderson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle | August 14, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 20–2 | Kamal Shalorus | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC 128 | March 19, 2011 | 3 | 2:15 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 19–2 | Charles Oliveira | Submission (kneebar) | UFC 124 | December 11, 2010 | 1 | 1:59 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Submission of the Night. |
| Win | 18–2 | Gleison Tibau | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares | September 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 17–2 | Mark Bocek | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 111 | March 27, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 16–2 | Duane Ludwig | Submission (armbar) | UFC 108 | January 2, 2010 | 1 | 2:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–2 | Steve Lopez | TKO (shoulder injury) | UFC 103 | September 19, 2009 | 2 | 0:48 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 14–2 | Mac Danzig | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 100 | July 11, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 13–2 | Gray Maynard | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 96 | March 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 13–1 | Matt Wiman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC: Fight for the Troops | December 10, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 12–1 | David Baron | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 89 | October 18, 2008 | 3 | 3:19 | Birmingham, England | Submission of the Night. |
| Win | 11–1 | Bart Palaszewski | Decision (unanimous) | IFL 21: New Jersey | May 16, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Chris Liguori | Submission (guillotine choke) | Ring of Combat 18 | March 7, 2008 | 2 | 2:22 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won the vacant ROC Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–1 | Chris Liguori | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Ring of Combat 17: Beast of the Northeast Finals | November 30, 2007 | 2 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Nuri Shakir | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Battle Cage Xtreme 3 | October 20, 2007 | 3 | 2:17 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won the USKBA Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Anthony Morrison | Submission (triangle choke) | CFFC 5: Two Worlds, One Cage | June 23, 2007 | 1 | 4:56 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Defended the CF Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–1 | Al Buck | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CCFC 4: The War on the Shore | April 13, 2007 | 1 | 1:58 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won the CF Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 5–1 | Frankie Edgar | Decision (unanimous) | Reality Fighting 14: Fall Brawl | November 18, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | For the RF Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | James Jones | Submission (triangle choke) | Combat in the Cage: Marked Territory | September 30, 2006 | 2 | 1:55 | Lincroft, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Muhsin Corbbrey | Submission (armbar) | Reality Fighting 13: Battle at the Beach 2006 | August 5, 2006 | 2 | 3:35 | Wildwood, New Jersey, United States | Won the vacant RF Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–0 | Joseph Andujar | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Reality Fighting 12: Return to Boardwalk Hall | April 29, 2006 | 1 | 1:04 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Kevin Roddy | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Reality Fighting 11: Battle at Taj Mahal | February 11, 2006 | 1 | 1:31 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Eddie Fyvie | Decision (unanimous) | Reality Fighting 10: Serra vs. Nieves | November 19, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Lightweight debut. |
Gabriel Benitez Record
Gabriel Benitez holds a professional record of 23 wins and 11 losses as a professional mixed martial artist.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 23-11 | Jim Miller | Submission (Face Crank) | UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 | January 13, 2023 | 3 | 3:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 23–10 | Charlie Ontiveros | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz | August 13, 2022 | 1 | 3:35 | San Diego, California, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Loss | 22–10 | David Onama | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | February 19, 2022 | 1 | 4:24 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (148 lb) bout; Benítez missed weight. |
| Loss | 22–9 | Billy Quarantillo | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés | July 17, 2021 | 3 | 3:40 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Featherweight. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 22–8 | Justin Jaynes | TKO (knee to the body and elbows) | UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori | December 5, 2020 | 1 | 4:06 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 21–8 | Omar Morales | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira | May 13, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Loss | 21–7 | Sodiq Yusuff | TKO (punches) | UFC 241 | August 17, 2019 | 1 | 4:14 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 21–6 | Humberto Bandenay | KO (slam) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman | May 19, 2018 | 1 | 0:39 | Santiago, Chile | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 20–6 | Jason Knight | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega | December 9, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Fresno, California, United States | Knight was deducted one point in round 1 for biting Benítez's fingers. |
| Loss | 19–6 | Enrique Barzola | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 211 | May 13, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 19–5 | Sam Sicilia | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson | September 17, 2016 | 2 | 1:20 | Hidalgo, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 18–5 | Andre Fili | KO (head kick and punches) | The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale: Magny vs. Gastelum | November 21, 2015 | 1 | 3:13 | Monterrey, Mexico | |
| Win | 18–4 | Clay Collard | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 188 | June 13, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 17–4 | Humberto Brown | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 180 | November 15, 2014 | 3 | 0:30 | Mexico City, Mexico | Brown was deducted one point in round 2 due to repeated hits to the groin. |
| Win | 16–4 | Angelo Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | Orthrus Promotions: Triple A MMA 5 | May 29, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 15–4 | Rey Trujillo | TKO (punches) | Fresquez Productions: Havoc | December 6, 2013 | 2 | 3:25 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 14–4 | Richard Villa | Submission (heel hook) | Jackson's MMA Series 11 | August 10, 2013 | 1 | 0:52 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 14–3 | Rigo Oropeza | Submission (guillotine choke) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 13 | March 2, 2013 | 1 | 0:19 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 14–2 | Antonio Ramirez | KO (punches) | Xtreme Kombat 17 | September 21, 2012 | 1 | 1:48 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 13–2 | Ryan Bixler | TKO (punches) | Xplode Fight Series: Hunted | May 19, 2012 | 1 | 1:24 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Jorge Lopez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 12 | March 24, 2012 | 2 | 3:12 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 11–2 | Daniel Salas | Decision (unanimous) | Xtreme Fighters Latino | May 26, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 10–2 | Raul Bellereza | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 9 | March 26, 2011 | 1 | 3:29 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 9–2 | Manuel Ramos Gallareta | Submission (kimura) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 5 | November 28, 2010 | 1 | 1:03 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 8–2 | Tito Castro | TKO (punches) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 4 | November 28, 2009 | 2 | 2:15 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 7–2 | Shawn Major | Submission (armbar) | Ultimate Challenge Mexico 12 | October 3, 2009 | 1 | 0:39 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 6–2 | Shawn Major | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 2 | May 30, 2009 | 1 | 2:13 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 5–2 | Kyle Olsen | Submission (guillotine choke) | Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico 1 | February 28, 2009 | 1 | 1:24 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Yaotzin Meza | Decision (unanimous) | Noche de Gladiadores | May 24, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Hermosillo, Mexico | |
| Win | 4–1 | Alan Mar | Submission (guillotine choke) | Ultimate Challenge Mexico 6 | April 19, 2008 | 3 | 2:04 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 3–1 | Dominic Gutierrez | Submission (armbar) | Tijuana Municipal Sports Institute: No Way Out | April 19, 2008 | 1 | 2:31 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Emilio Chavez | Decision (unanimous) | Cage of Fire 10 | November 24, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico | |
| Win | 2–0 | Tomas Huerta | KO (punches) | Ultimate Challenge Mexico 4 | November 10, 2007 | 1 | 0:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 1–0 | Martin Perez | Submission (armbar) | Ultimate Challenge Mexico 2 | July 28, 2007 | 2 | 0:00 | Tijuana, Mexico |
FAQs
A. His upcoming opponent is not finalized yet.
A. They fought each other on January 13, 2023.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 23 wins and 11 losses.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 37 wins, 17 losses, and 1 no-contest.
A. Jim Miller made his UFC debut on October 18, 2008, at UFC 89.
A. Gabriel Benitez is not on a winning streak.
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