Jim Miller got the spot on the historic UFC 300 card that he was pushing for, but it appears that’s where the fulfillment of his wishes will end.
Miller (37-17 MMA, 26-16 UFC) said earlier this month, prior to his most recent bout at UFC Fight Night 234, that he wanted Bruce Buffer to introduce him as “Jim ‘F*cking’ Miller” when he steps into the octagon to take on Bobby Green at the April 13 event from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“Doing that in front of the T-Mobile full of fans would be awesome,” Miller said. “I think that would get me super fired up.”
Jim Miller REALLY wants Bruce Buffer to announce him as "Jim 'F*cking' Miller" at #UFC300.
"I earned that nickname by the way that I do business inside the octagon." pic.twitter.com/v3kT8hqe7f
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) January 14, 2024
The request gained plenty of traction online and excitement from Miller himself that it could happen. However, longtime octagon announcer Buffer isn’t sold.
“I don’t like cursing in my job,” Buffer told “The Schmozone” on ESPN Radio. “I respect Jim’s wishes. At this point, the answer is no. I’d go for Jim ‘Friggin’ Miller, maybe.”
Although Miller might not get his dream introduction in an arena full of fans, he might still get it at some point during UFC 300 as lead UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik chimed in after Buffer’s comments and indicated it could happen at official weigh-ins (via Instagram comments):
There is always the official weigh-in. 😏🤫
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