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Miller Fights Again After Son's Cancer Victory
9 May
Summary
- Jim Miller returns to the UFC after his son Wyatt beat cancer.
- Wyatt Miller battled a rare childhood cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Miller balances career achievements with family health struggles.
Jim Miller is returning to the UFC cage on Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, for UFC 328. This fight marks more than just his 47th career UFC bout and potential 28th victory; it signifies his first competition since his teenage son, Wyatt, successfully overcame a rare form of childhood cancer.
Wyatt was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft-tissue cancer, which was found in his left eye socket and sinus area. The family faced a daunting period involving chemotherapy and proton radiation treatment at Rutgers University Cancer Institute. Thankfully, the cancer did not spread, and Wyatt is now in remission, though he will need regular scans for the next several years.
Miller, known for his durability and record-breaking career, also navigated the financial strain of medical expenses while acting as an independent contractor without employer-provided health insurance. He previously took a 13-month hiatus from fighting to focus on his family during Wyatt's treatment, highlighting the personal challenges behind his remarkable career longevity.
