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Matt Brown Claims Clash with Jim Miller at UFC 300 Could Be the Final Fight of His MMA Career

Matt Brown talks Jim Miller and UFC 300If Matt Brown does score a fight with fellow Octagon icon Jim Miller at UFC 300, it will likely…

Matt Brown talks Jim Miller and UFC 300

If Matt Brown does score a fight with fellow Octagon icon Jim Miller at UFC 300, it will likely be the last time we see ‘The Immortal’ strap on the four-ounce gloves.

On Saturday night (January 13), Miller earned his 26th career UFC victory, besting Gabriel Benitez with a nasty neck crank in the third round. Immediately following the bout, ‘A-10’ called for a clash with Brown at the promotion’s massive milestone event scheduled for April 13.

Now Matt Brown has responded to the callout with an emphatic yes, revealing in a recent interview that if both men sign on the dotted line, it could very well be his last stand.

“It would be an honor,” Brown said on the newest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer. “I love Jim Miller. Much respect for him. The only downside is he is a [155-pounder] so he’d be coming up to my weight class. If anything, it would be an advantage for him because he wouldn’t be cutting weight and I would, so it would be a little advantageous [for him]. But he would be the smaller guy. That would take a little bit away from it.

“But the fact is, I’m at the tail end of my career. I get on [UFC] 300, there’s a good chance that could be my last fight.”

Matt Brown Admits to Losing his Passion for fighting

The 43-fight veteran made his promotional debut as part of The Ultimate Fighter 7 all the way back in 2008. Along the way, he has earned victories over notable names including Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson, Tim Means, and Court McGee. In more recent years, Miller’s appearances have been few and far between with him only fighting once in 2022 and 2023.

This wouldn’t be the first time ‘The Immortal’ has teased his potential retirement. Following a brutal beatdown of Diego Sanchez in 2017, Brown indicated that he may be ready to hang up his gloves for good. In the seven years since he has added three more highlight-reel-worthy knockouts to his resume.

However, this round of retirement talk feels vastly different than the last with his role as a parent now taking priority over punching people in the face.

“I’d say a pretty good chance, to be honest [that it’s my final fight],” Brown said. “Just life isn’t what it used to be. The kids are growing up. I miss so many things of theirs for training. It’s kind of to that point now, where my son’s in wrestling season right now and I don’t want to be missing his wrestling matches, because I’ve got to go train. I want to go to his wrestling matches. On top of that, I’ve got so many up-and-coming fighters that just aren’t really getting any attention from me. I’ve got some f*cking killers, some guys you’re going to see in the UFC soon, and I can’t really help them out a whole lot.

“I’ve just got a lot of other things going on. I’ve kind of lost my passion for fighting, but I feel like life is taking me down a different road right now. It’s just a different season of my life” (h/t MMA Fighting).

4 Fights We Need to See After UFC Fight Night 234

Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 234 card in Las Vegas was the MMA promotion’s first of 2024, and it’s fair to say it was a great way to start the year. The card…

Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 234 card in Las Vegas was the MMA promotion’s first of 2024, and it’s fair to say it was a great way to start the year. The card…

Jim Miller prefers UFC 300 fight with veteran Matt Brown: ‘Let’s put on a show, let’s go out and entertain’

Jim Miller prefers fight with Matt Brown at UFC 300 let's go put on a showAfter a dominant win over Gabriel Benitez, Jim Miller had his eyes on the future and called for a…

Jim Miller prefers fight with Matt Brown at UFC 300 let's go put on a show

After a dominant win over Gabriel Benitez, Jim Miller had his eyes on the future and called for a fight with Paul Felder or Matt Brown at UFC 300.

Jim Miller is a legend of the sport, and in the twilight of his career, he’s been utterly dominating the competition and is 5-1 in his last six fights. At UFC Vegas 84 he continued his winning ways, and let fans everywhere know that he’s not ready to call a quits on fighting just yet,

In the cage after his victory, he primarily called out Paul Felder, who is a retired fighter who now works full-time for the UFC as a broadcaster. Felder was working cage side when the callout was delivered, and seemed very willing to come back for one more fight, for a battle between legends.

Jim Miller Admits at Post Fight Press Conference that he leans more towards a fight with Matt Brown at UFC 300

At the post-fight press conference, Miller made his intentions more clear. While he isn’t opposed to the idea of a fight with Paul Felder, he actually would prefer a bout with Matt Brown.

“Paul and I almost fought in 2015,” Miller said of Felder at the post-fight press conference (H/T MMA Fighting). “I think that fight would be brutal. I think that is a brutal fight, me and him locked in a cage for 15 minutes. I also think that Matt Brown fight is amazing as well.”

“I think it’s awesome because one, I don’t have to cut weight. Two, he’s the guy with the most finishes at welterweight, I’m the guy with the most finishes at lightweight. That’s a fight for [UFC] 300. Let’s put on a show, let’s go out and entertain.”

“I’m willing to move up in weight for that type of event,” Jim Miller continued. “It’s not like I’m trying get my rankings up or anything like that. Particularly at 300, I would hop in at any moment if Sean [Shelby] called me for those types of fights — Sean, if you’re watching. I want to put on an epic show with two badass dudes who have been around for a bit, and I think Matt might be that guy.”

On social media, Matt Brown gave the idea a green light. “I love Jim Miller, would be an honor,” he said. A fight between the two men would indeed be epic. It would be a clash of styles, as Brown is more of a striker, and Miller a grappler. Sometimes those fights can end very one-sidedly, but sometimes they also make for an insane back-and-forth war.

Jim Miller also spoke about his nickname (Which is ‘A10’) and explained how he’d like there to be an alteration to it at UFC 300.

“I don’t know if Bruce [Buffer] will introduce me as Jim ‘F******’ Miller,” Miller said. “I don’t know if he swears when he’s working. He definitely swears when he’s not. I think it would be cool. I think it would be cool to maybe open the pay-per-view with that. I think doing that in front of the T-Mobile full of fans would be awesome. I think that would get me super fired up.”

How do you feel about Jim Miller preferring a fight with Matt Brown now?

Paul Felder open to UFC 300 return fight with Jim Miller: ‘I’m leaning towards wanting to do it’

Paul Felder weighs up UFC 300 fight with Jim MIller I'm leaning toward doing itContinuing in his record-setting ways last night at UFC Vegas 84, veteran lightweight fan-favorite, Jim Miller may have a…

Paul Felder weighs up UFC 300 fight with Jim MIller I'm leaning toward doing it

Continuing in his record-setting ways last night at UFC Vegas 84, veteran lightweight fan-favorite, Jim Miller may have a willing dance partner available to him as he targets a quickfire turnaround at UFC 300 in April – in the form of color-commentator and former lightweight challenger, Paul Felder.

Miller, who landed his twenty-sixth and most victories in the history of the Octagon last night, did so in spectacular fashion against Gabriel Benitez, landing a stunning third round rear-naked choke win in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 84.

Paul Felder weighs up Jim Miller clash at UFC 300

And linked with a potential UFC 300 landing in April following appearances on the flagship 200 card back in 2016, and the 100 event back in 2009, Jim Miller has been met with an offer to share the Octagon by Felder – whom himself is weighing up a return from a 2020 retirement from active competition.

“And that’s why it’s so, so tough, right?” Paul Felder told assembled media after UFC Vegas 84. “And so tempting. And, you know, [I’m] leaning towards wanting to do it because it’s Jim (Miller), and he wants to be called at UFC 300, Jim ‘F*cking’ MIller.”

“I mean, he’s awesome,” Paul Felder explained. “He fights awesome. Especially, I get to see that fight right in front of my eyes, right where it’s a leg kick battle. It’s a stand-up battle primarily, obviously finish them on the ground, as Jim can do. But I mean, if it’s going to be a fight like that, then I think the fans would eat it up because, you know, I’m not shooting any takedowns in there, especially against Jim.”

Turning in five victories in his six most recent Octagon walks, New Jersey native, Miller added Benitez to recent triumphs against the likes of Erick Gonzalez, Nikolas Motta, and a submission success against former lightweight title challenger and Hall of Fame inductee, Donald Cerrone.

Who wins in a future UFC 300 pairing: Paul Felder or Jim Miller?

Jim Miller Scores Slick third-Round Neck Crank Submission over Gabriel Benítez – UFC Vegas 84 highlights

Jim Miller submits Gabriel Benitez at UFC Vegas 84Jim Miller earned his 26th career victory inside the Octagon in the UFC Vegas 84 co-main event on Saturday…

Jim Miller submits Gabriel Benitez at UFC Vegas 84

Jim Miller earned his 26th career victory inside the Octagon in the UFC Vegas 84 co-main event on Saturday night.

Determined to feature on April’s highly anticipated UFC 300 card in Las Vegas, ‘A-10’ knew he needed to step into The APEX and score another noteworthy win in his already legendary MMA career. He did exactly that, scoring an impressive third-round submission victory against Gabriel Benítez.

Miller delivered a striking masterclass, putting his boxing on display while simultaneously battering the lead leg of Benítez. With his opponent becoming increasingly immobile due to the damage, ‘A-10’ opted to take things to the mat in the third round. With only minutes remaining in the contest, it appeared as though we were headed to a unanimous decision that would be undoubtedly in favor of Miller.

However, Miller had no intention of letting Benítez off the hook that easy. With less than two minutes to go, the New Jersey native locked in a neck crank, forcing his opponent to tap out.

Official Result: Jim Miller def. Gabriel Benítez via submission (neck crank) at 3:25 of Round 3.

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Daniel Cormier doubts Jim Miller should receive UFC Hall of Fame induction: ‘You have to have accomplishments’

Jim Miller Hall of Fame induction turned down by Daniel Cormier you need accomplishments UFCFormer two-weight champion, Daniel Cormier has doubted suggestions that veteran lightweight fan-favorite, Jim Miller should receive an induction into the UFC Hall of Fame in the future, claiming “accomplishments” should be taken into account first and foremost. Cormier, a Hall of Fame inductee himself, managed to land undisputed gold in both the llight heavyweight and […]

Jim Miller Hall of Fame induction turned down by Daniel Cormier you need accomplishments UFC

Former two-weight champion, Daniel Cormier has doubted suggestions that veteran lightweight fan-favorite, Jim Miller should receive an induction into the UFC Hall of Fame in the future, claiming “accomplishments” should be taken into account first and foremost.

Cormier, a Hall of Fame inductee himself, managed to land undisputed gold in both the llight heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, joining an exclusive list of fighters to hold gold in weight classes simultaneously. 

Retiring from mixed martial arts competition back in 2020, Cormier closed out his gold laden career in August of that year, dropping a unanimous decision defeat against two-time heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic in the pair’s trilogy rubber match at UFC 252.

Jim Miller landed another stunning stoppage last weekend in Las Vegas

As for Miller, the promotion’s most active fighter, as well as the most winningest lightweight and most winningest fighter of all time in the promotion, added to his who’s who résumé at UFC Vegas 74 just last weekend, stopping promotional newcomer, Jesse Butler with a stunning opening round KO – earning him another Performance of the Night bonus. 

Heralded as a future Hall of Fame inductee, Miller, a native of New Jersey, was scoffed at as a potential inductee by Cormier, who claimed “accomplishments” should be taken into account when inducting fighters.

“It makes me feel bad, because… I’m on the other side,” Daniel Cormier said during an appearance on DC & RC. “I tap out, bro. I don’t feel, RC, like time served immediately puts you in the Hall of Fame. Look, he’s (Jim Miller) got more wins than anyone else. I love Jim MIller, and this makes it hard for me, but I just don’t feel like time served puts you in the Hall of Fame.”

“RC, there’s an offensive lineman in the NFL right now that played 20 years,” Cormier explained. “Is that guy going into the Hall of Fame just because he played 20 years? It doesn’t work that way, RC. You have to have accomplishments to go into the Hall of Fame.” 

Over the course of his professional career, Miller has landed notable victories over the likes of Duane Ludwig, Gleison Tibau, Charles Oliveira, Joe Lauzon, Takanori Gomi, Thiago Alves, Clay Guida, and the above-mentioned, Donald Cerrone to name a few.