Dana White Announces Huge New Contract For Record-Setting Veteran

InnovationGamingDana White Announces Huge New Contract For Record-Setting VeteranByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorMay 10, 2026, 07:00am EDTNEWARK, 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 LLCAgeless 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 GlanceAnnouncement: New five-fight contract extension for Jim Miller, announced by Dana White at UFC 328 post-fight press conferenceDate: Saturday, May 9, 2026Miller's Current Total: 48 UFC fights (most all-time)Path To 50: Two more wins on the new contract gets him thereUFC 328 Result: Miller def. Jared Gordon via R1 guillotine choke at 3:29Bonus: $100,000 Performance of the NightAll-Time UFC Records Held: Most wins (28), most fights (48), 16 post-fight bonuses (tied 3rd)Miller's Age: 42What 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.MORE FOR YOUWhite 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 va...