Ultimate icon, Jim Miller calls on Paddy Pimblett and Tony Ferguson to duel at UFC 300

Scheduled for historic editions such as UFC 100 and 200, veteran wants to perform again at a commemorative event

Jim Miller He is a UFC veteran. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook

Present in historic editions such as UFC 100 and 200, Jim Miller He wants to participate in the 300th edition, which is scheduled for April 13th, in order to conclude his long career in MMA with a flourish. Expecting to be called up by Ultimate, the veteran wasted no time and suggested names like Paddy Pimblett e Tony Ferguson to face him in the octagon.

“It would be fun to go in there with someone who's been there a little bit and is one of those guys that I've seen fight a lot, you know. Tony (Ferguson), Matt Brown, things like that. But I would take Paddy in a heartbeat too, so really it's just an opportunity, that's how I see it, so either way, we'll find out on January 14th," Jim said in an interview with 'Top Turtle MMA podcast'.

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Despite the statement, Miller has a fight scheduled against Gabriel benitez on January 13th, at UFC Las Vegas 84. A dark horse in the bookmakers, the veteran is coming off a devastating victory, where he knocked out Jesse Butler just 23 seconds into the fight.

Jim Miller after brutalizing Jesse Butler. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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A veteran of the organization, the athlete has 25 victories, 16 setbacks and one unsuccessful match since he was hired in 2008. The athlete is currently 40 years old and performs in the lightweight category (up to 70,3kg.)

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