UFC veteran Jim Miller is approaching his milestone 50th fight and has publicly expressed his desire for his final opponent to be Justin Gaethje. Miller, already holding records for the most fights and wins in UFC history, is scheduled for his 46th fight at UFC 314 against Chase Hooper. While he is known for accepting any challenge, for his landmark 50th fight, Miller dreams of stepping into the octagon against Gaethje, describing the potential matchup as an explosive “trainwreck of a fight.”
Miller understands Gaethje`s high ranking in the lightweight division and acknowledges that a fight against him might not strategically benefit Gaethje in his pursuit of a title shot. However, he believes Gaethje`s reputation for accepting any fight offered by the UFC makes this dream matchup a possibility. Miller holds Gaethje in high regard and believes that facing him in his 50th and final fight would be a truly memorable and fitting end to his illustrious career.
Adding to his wishes for his final fights, Miller also hopes to compete once more in his home state of New Jersey before hanging up his gloves. Having fought in New Jersey multiple times throughout his career, he would cherish one last appearance in front of his home crowd at the Prudential Center in Newark. He considers Newark his “home court,” despite any potential regulatory hurdles in New York. While aware of the UFC`s upcoming event in New Jersey (UFC 316), and his own fight schedule, Miller hopes the promotion can accommodate his desire for a final homecoming fight, emphasizing the relentless passage of time as a key factor in his decision-making.
With five fights remaining before he aims to retire at his 50th UFC appearance, Miller is committed to reaching this significant milestone. He believes achieving 50 fights in the UFC will set a record that will be exceptionally difficult for any future fighter to break. Reflecting on past considerations of retirement, Miller now feels analytically certain about concluding his career at this landmark number. He intends to publicly announce his retirement fight in advance, sharing the experience and the culmination of his journey with his fans. Miller passionately describes his love for fighting and the unparalleled exhilaration of victory, expressing eager anticipation for his final walk to the octagon.
