Dana White Announces Huge New Contract For Record-Setting Veteran

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 09: UFC President and CEO Dana White speaks with media after the UFC 328 event at Prudential Center on May 09, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC) Zuffa LLC Ageless UFC veteran Jim Miller must have impressed Dana White. White was asked after UFC 328 which fighter's performance in New Jersey shifted his plans moving forward.

White said no one shocked him in that way, but he called out the amazing co-main event that saw Joshua Van defeat Tatsuro Taira to retain the UFC flyweight championship. White also announced a new five-fight deal for Miller, who also won one of the $100,000 performance bonuses for his submission win over Jared Gordon . The bonus and new commitment seems to have come at a great time for Miller.

Key Facts at a Glance Announcement: New five-fight contract extension for Jim Miller, announced by Dana White at UFC 328 post-fight press conference Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Miller's Current Total: 48 UFC fights (most all-time) Path To 50: Two more wins on the new contract gets him there UFC 328 Result: Miller def. Jared Gordon via R1 guillotine choke at 3:29 Bonus: $100,000 Performance of the Night All-Time UFC Records Held: Most wins (28), most fights (48), 16 post-fight bonuses (tied 3rd) Miller's Age: 42 What Did Dana White Announce About Jim Miller? It seems like Miller is destined to get to 50 fights in the UFC.

He’s at 47 and he has a five-fight deal. He doesn't even need to finish the contract to reach the milestone. White made the announcement during the UFC 328 post-fight press conference at Prudential Center, framing the extension as recognition of Miller's record-setting career and ongoing value to the company.