Jim Miller is an American professional MMA fighter who has a net worth of $2 million. Miller has a professional MMA record of 35-16-0 (1 NC) and has earned over $4,379,000. Miller also received the 2002 Fight of the Year award.
He also won the Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night titles three times. Miller competes in the UFC’s lightweight division and holds records for most fights, most wins, and other records.
Jim Miller Net Worth (2024)
| Net value: | 2 million USD |
| Job: | Fighter |
| Year old: | 41 years old |
| Nation: | USA |
| Born: | August 30, 1983 |
| Salary (annual): | 250 thousand USD per year |
| Latest updates | 2024 |
Jim Miller’s Net Worth Growth
| Net worth in 2024 | 2 million USD |
| Net worth in 2023 | 1.2 million USD |
| Net worth in 2022 | 1 million USD |
| Net worth in 2021 | 0.6 million USD |
| Net worth 2020 | 0.5 million USD |
Income highlights
- In October 2021, he earned his biggest payday when he faced Erick Gonzalez Roberts. For his impressive knockout victory, Miller received $293,000.
- With his submission win over David Baron in his UFC debut at UFC 89, Miller earned $46,000.
- UFC Fight Night 2014: Cerrone vs. Miller brought him a salary of $56,000.
- He received a salary of $102,000 at UFC 172 in 2014.
- In 2013, he was paid $92,000 for UFC 168 and $111,000 for UFC 159.
- He received a salary of $82,000 at UFC 155 in 2012.
- In 2012, he earned $41,000 from his fight with Diaz on UFC on Fox and $127,000 from his fight with Guillard on UFC.
- He earned $30,000 from UFC 108 in 2010 and $62,000 in 2011 with UFC 128.
Early life
James Andrew Miller was born on August 30, 1983 in the town of Sparta, New Jersey. He has two younger brothers. At the age of four, he began wrestling. He wrestled in college for one year at Virginia Tech.
He competed in high school wrestling at Sparta High School. He currently holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the guidance of Jamie Cruz. When he started training with his brother, Dan Miller at Planet Jiu-Jitsu in Sparta, New Jersey.
In 2005, Miller began studying mixed martial arts. Jim and his brother Dan both worked in construction alongside their father before pursuing a career in mixed martial arts.
Career
In 2005 at Reality Fighting, Jim Miller made his MMA debut. He won by unanimous decision facing Eddie Fyvie. In his fourth fight, he defeated Muhsin Corbbrey to win the practical combat lightweight championship.
He was defeated by veteran Frankie Edgar in the following two fights, dropping the belt by unanimous decision. Before Reality Fighting 14, Planet Jiu-Jitsu closed. Along with his brother Dan, Miller began training at AMA Fight Club in Whippany.
Additionally, he competed in the Cage Fury Fighting Championship, where he was successful in defeating Anthony Morrison and Al Buck. In 2008, Miller and his brother Dan joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Since Reality Fighting XII, Miller has never competed on the same card as his brother. At Cage Fury Fighting Championships 5, Miller successfully defended his light-heavyweight title.
Because the main investor withdrew before the competition, Miller’s second defense was postponed although he retained the championship. After winning his next six fights, Miller decided to join the UFC.
In 2008, he debuted at UFC 89. He defeated David Baron by submission. At UFC 96, Miller lost to Gray Maynard by unanimous decision in his first UFC loss.
After losing to Maynard, Miller reached new heights in the promotion and began a seven-fight winning streak. Benson Henderson stopped him in 2011. Nate Diaz was then defeated again.
Miller’s record, which includes a win over Yancy Medeiros at UFC 172, is 24 wins and 4 losses. However, after that, his downfall began. In 2014, Donald Cerrone handed him his first knockout loss.
He has won only nine matches since then and lost 11 matches. He is tied with Donald Cerrone for the most wins in UFC history after winning 23 of 25 fights in 2021. A week before the event, he tested positive for COVID -19 and eliminated from the match.
Miller defeated Cerrone in 2022 via guillotine choke in the second round. Miller now has the most wins in UFC history thanks to this victory. 35 wins and 16 losses make up Miller’s MMA record.
Personal life
Miller and his wife Angel have four children together: Amelia, Cassidy, Wyatt and Sawyer. Miller was found to have Lyme disease, but he was able to control its symptoms by changing his diet.
Biography of Jim Miller
| Real name | Jim Miller |
| Nickname | Jim |
| Year old | 41 years old |
| Height | In feet – 5 feet 8 inchesIn meters – 1.73 mIn Centimeters – 173 cm |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 70 KgIn Pounds – 154 lbs |
| Family | Father – Jacob MillerMother – Cynthia BashamSisters – N/ABrothers – Dan Miller |
| Girlfriend | do not apply |
| Wife | Angel Miller |
| children | 4 |
“Evil comes in many forms, the most common of which is the crowd.”
– Jim Miller
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Summary
Jim Miller’s net worth is around $2 million as of 2024. Most of his earnings come from award pools and brand endorsements. Miller is listed among the most famous and successful MMA fighters.
He received various achievements, honors and championships during his outstanding career. For 13 years, he has been a member of the UFC and he also owns the record for the most wins in the promotion’s light heavyweight division.
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