Gray Maynard vs Jim Miller — Fight recap

Gray Maynard defeated Jim Miller by unanimous decision over three rounds on March 7, 2009, at UFC 96. Maynard controlled the striking exchanges, landing 37 significant strikes at 39% accuracy compared to Miller's 25 of 100 (25%), while securing the fight's only takedown at 100% efficiency.

Maynard dominated positional control with 2:06 of advantage time versus Miller's 1:26, establishing his range with superior accuracy to the head (25 of 78 strikes). Miller's wrestling proved ineffective, failing on all eight takedown attempts and managing just one submission attempt throughout the bout.

The victory solidified Maynard's position in the lightweight division and set him on a collision course with top contenders.