UFC 328 Undercard Adds Record-Setting Lightweight Bout

Jim Miller to extend his own UFC appearance record against Jared Gordon

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:13pm

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The undercard for UFC 328 has been bolstered with the addition of a lightweight fight between veteran Jim Miller and Jared Gordon. Miller will be making his 46th UFC appearance, extending his own promotional record, as he looks to bounce back from a recent loss. Gordon, meanwhile, will aim to rebound after a TKO defeat in his last outing.

Why it matters

The inclusion of this record-setting fight adds further intrigue to the UFC 328 undercard, which is headlined by a middleweight title clash between champion Khamzat Chimaev and challenger Sean Strickland. Miller's longevity and experience make this a compelling matchup, as he seeks to cement his legacy as one of the most prolific fighters in UFC history.

The details

Jim Miller will face Jared Gordon in a lightweight bout at UFC 328, which takes place on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey. Miller will be making his 46th appearance in the Octagon, extending his own UFC record. He is coming off a decision loss to Chase Hooper at UFC 314 last April. Gordon, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after being TKO'd by Rafa Garcia at Noche UFC 3 in September 2025.

  • UFC 328 will take place on May 9, 2026.
  • Miller's last fight was a decision loss to Chase Hooper at UFC 314 in April 2025.
  • Gordon's last fight was a TKO defeat against Rafa Garcia at Noche UFC 3 in September 2025.

The players

Jim Miller

A veteran UFC lightweight who will be making his record-setting 46th appearance in the Octagon.

Jared Gordon

A lightweight fighter looking to bounce back after a TKO loss in his last bout.

Khamzat Chimaev

The reigning UFC middleweight champion, who will defend his title against Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event.

Sean Strickland

The challenger for Chimaev's middleweight title in the UFC 328 main event.

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What they’re saying

“Jim Miller is a true UFC legend, and it's incredible that he's still competing at the highest level after all these years.”

— Dana White, UFC President

What’s next

The winner of the Miller vs. Gordon fight could potentially earn a higher-profile matchup on a future UFC card, as both fighters look to work their way back into title contention.

The takeaway

The addition of the record-setting Miller vs. Gordon lightweight bout adds further intrigue to the UFC 328 undercard, showcasing the longevity and experience of one of the promotion's all-time greats in Jim Miller.