UFC"Thriller"Ty Miller Record: 8-0-0
WelterweightRecord8-0-0
Age26
DivisionWelterweight · #81
Combat Edge Elo1682
Last fightAug 8 2026
Ty Miller has a 8-0-0 professional record and is 26 years old in the Welterweight division, representing Fit NHB. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Aug 9, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Ty Miller bio
Personal background
Ty Miller is an undefeated American welterweight competing in the UFC's 170-pound division with a 7–0 record. Nicknamed "Thriller," he was born on June 4, 2000, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the same combat-sports hotbed that has produced a long line of UFC fighters. Miller wrestled at Sandia High School, but he treated the mat largely as a tool to round out a game he always intended to build toward the cage; alongside it he sharpened his hands in amateur boxing smokers and kickboxing. He trains out of Albuquerque's FIT NHB under head coach Tom Vaughn, with wrestling and striking support from a deep local coaching staff. Standing a tall 6'2" with a 77-inch reach, Miller is built like a prototypical modern welterweight and leans on length and polished striking as the spine of his game.
Path to the UFC
Miller turned professional in 2022, opening with a first-round TKO of Justin Dorsey at FightWorld 21 in February. He picked up early experience on the regional scene with CFFC and other promotions, learning to win on the scorecards before his power fully arrived. An early signature result came in April 2022, when he edged Eric Nolan by split decision at CFFC 107 — a close, gritty win that showed he could grind through adversity. He kept building through 2024 with wins under the LFA and FightWorld banners, including a first-round knockout of Ryan Charlebois, before earning his shot at the UFC.
Contender Series and UFC debut
Miller's path was not without turbulence. A December 2024 bout against Arthur Barros at LFA 198 was ruled a no contest after an accidental eye poke ended it early. He answered with the biggest win of his career to that point in August 2025, putting on a striking clinic to defeat Jimmy Drago (7–2) by unanimous decision on Dana White's Contender Series and earn his UFC contract. He carried that momentum straight into the Octagon: in his promotional debut on January 24, 2026, at UFC 324, Miller stopped Adam Fugitt (10–5) by first-round TKO via knee and punches, a statement finish that pushed his record to a perfect 7–0 and announced Albuquerque's latest export on the sport's biggest stage.
Fighting style
Miller is a striking-first welterweight whose length and volume define him, with a 43% finish rate that reflects a fighter comfortable winning rounds as readily as hunting stoppages. Three of his seven wins have come by knockout or TKO and four by decision, with no submissions on his ledger — a profile consistent with his boxing and kickboxing roots. His wrestling, honed in high school, serves mostly to keep fights standing and dictate range rather than to grind on top. The questions at the UFC level are familiar for a striker: how his ground game holds up against high-level grapplers and whether his finishing rate climbs as the competition sharpens. His first-round demolition of Fugitt suggests the power is there when the openings come.
Career highlights
- UFC debut finish — stopped Adam Fugitt by first-round TKO at UFC 324 to move to 7–0 in his Octagon debut.
- Contender Series contract — out-struck Jimmy Drago over three rounds in August 2025 to earn his UFC deal.
- Unbeaten Albuquerque prospect — a perfect 7–0 built out of FIT NHB, blending tall-frame striking with a wrestling base.
Career snapshot
Ty Miller career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1682Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#596
Welterweight#81of 244 active
Peak1682
Last move+28
Opponent quality1532avg. pre-fight Elo · last 8
Career-high 1682 Elo after defeating Billy Ray Goff (2026-08-08)
Similar Elo in Welterweight
Recent Elo history
WinBilly Ray Goff2026-08-08 | TKO+28WinAdam Fugitt2026-01-24 | TKO+29WinJimmy Drago2025-08-12 | Decision (Unanimous)+17WinRyan Charlebois2024-06-22 | KO (Punch)+20WinMiguel Tovar2024-03-30 | Decision (Unanimous)+19Ty Miller quick answers
What is Ty Miller's record?
Ty Miller's professional MMA record is 8-0-0.
How old is Ty Miller?
Ty Miller is 26 years old.
What weight class is Ty Miller?
Ty Miller fights at Welterweight in UFC.
What gym does Ty Miller represent?
Ty Miller is associated with Fit NHB. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Ty Miller?
Ty Miller is 6'2" tall with a 77" reach.
How much does Ty Miller weigh?
Ty Miller competes at Welterweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 170 lbs.
What is Ty Miller's Combat Edge Elo?
Ty Miller's Combat Edge Elo is 1682, with a peak Elo of 1682.
How strong is Ty Miller's recent opposition?
Ty Miller's latest 8 counted opponents averaged 1532 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Ty Miller's last fight?
Ty Miller's latest tracked pro fight was against Billy Ray Goff at UFC Fight Night on Aug 8 2026.
What is Ty Miller's recent form?
Ty Miller's recent tracked pro form is W-W-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Ty Miller usually win?
Ty Miller's 8 recorded wins include 4 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 50% ending before the final bell.
4Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Ty Miller stats
Record : 8 / 0 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
7.16Fighter3.67UFC welterweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
39%Fighter46%UFC welterweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.65Fighter3.79UFC welterweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
65%Fighter53%UFC welterweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.35UFC welterweight avg
Takedown accuracy
TBDFighter33%UFC welterweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
75%Fighter59%UFC welterweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.55UFC welterweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
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