First Some Background
With a win this weekend, which isn’t a sure thing, Jim Miller would be one of only six men in UFC history to string together eight wins or more.
Currently, Anderson Silva has 13, and Georges St. Pierre has nine. Royce Gracie reached 11 in the first year of the promotion’s existence, Jon Fitch had eight before a controversial draw to BJ Penn, Lyoto Machida reached eight with a controversial decision over Rua, and Gray Maynard hit eight before the now famous UFC 125 Lightweight Title Fight.
All of these men truly are legendary in their own right and all but one was given a Title Shot due to the impressive string of victories. Jon Fitch is the only man to string together so many wins without an opportunity to dethrone a current champion GSP (Royce Gracie’s appearances were in Tournaments before a Division Title could be offered).
At this point in time, I would like to see Miller acknowledge his achievement and demand a Title Shot.
Dear Jimmy (can I call you Jimmy?),
The lightweight title picture is so packed that not even an exclusive UFC top-10 ranking could hold the fighters that may challenge in the next year.
Recent Import Shinya Aoki is looking to become the new BJJ high water mark in the entire UFC, Clay Guida has silences doubters of his potential, strongman Melvin Guillard is on track and looking dangerous, and that’s only the people who I believe are ready tomorrow.
Your achievements eclipse all others and in my mind make you the rightful heir to the throne. If you beat Benson Henderson, who split his last two fights but looked spectacular both times, you have carved out a place in UFC history, but ask Rashad Evans about how contender status can slip through your fingers.
DEMAND A TITLESHOT.
Your explosive fighting style shouldn’t stop when the bell rings. Fight for what you deserve and right now that is the opportunity to avenge one of your only losses against whoever holds the Title.
Jon Fitch is always saying he should be fighting GSP and even though he’s boring to the majority of fighters, he has a good argument. You and Fitch have a lot in common, Both lost to the current champion, and both have a long string of victories without having your bruises justified with No. 1 contender status.
It is your differences that are key here; you have exciting fights and your losses to Edgar and Maynard aren’t comparable to the beating that Fitch took over the course of 25 minutes to a still hungry GSP.
So this weekend if you win, keep your game face on and tell—don’t ask—Joe Rogan, who the No. 1 contender is. I want to hear you get your fans behind you and show Dana White why you are the man for the job.
You’ve been here before. After your first loss to Edgar, you went on an 8-0 including your first two UFC fights. You can do it again!
PS. Too much ask for you to wear a Wolverine costume as your walkout tee??
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