UFC great Jim Miller picks up victory in first fight since son's cancer battle, makes heartwarming reveal
Jim Miller submits Jared Gordon in UFC return after son's cancer recovery
Jim Miller defeated Jared Gordon by first-round submission at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, marking his Octagon return after supporting his son through a cancer battle. The lightweight bout took place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Miller, a New Jersey native born in Sparta about 40 miles from the venue, won in front of home-state fans.
Miller's 14-year-old son Wyatt faced rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer, last year, according to the New York Post. Miller had not fought in the UFC for over a year while by his son's side. Post-fight, Miller revealed Wyatt had beaten the cancer, stating his family motto that Millers are never fragile.
Gordon attempted a takedown after Miller's kick but kept his head low, allowing Miller to lock in a guillotine choke for the tap. Miller now holds 28 UFC wins, the most in company history. Gordon suffered his first consecutive losses since defeats to Carlos Diego Ferreira in February 2018 and Joaquim Silva in December 2018.
