“I could kimura him…” UFC veteran Jim Miller jokingly responds to ’50-50′ chance against Brock Lesnar

Jim Miller states his thoughts about Anthony Smith giving him a 50-50 chance against Brock Lesnar.

“I could kimura him…” UFC veteran Jim Miller jokingly responds to ’50-50′ chance against Brock Lesnar

Jim Miller weighs in on Anthony Smith's take of him having an 50-50 chance against Brock Lesnar (via IMAGO/Instagram)

Earlier this week, UFC light-heavyweight Anthony Smith threw in a hypothetical matchup between UFC veteran Jim Miller and global star Brock Lesnar. Although there was a huge discrepancy in their weight categories, Lionheart claimed it was a 50-50 fight and bet his chances on Miller catching a submission. As such, Jim Miller weighed in on Smith’s take and shared his honest thoughts about a fantasy fight with Lesnar.

On UFC Vegas 84 media day, Jim Miller agreed alongside Anthony Smith in his chances to beat Brock Lesnar. However, he acknowledged it would be a scary fight. But, he analyzed the mentality of the fighters and remained confident. Here is what he said:

It would be scary as sh**. I’ve trained with plenty of heavyweight world champ grapplers and stuff like that and subbed them out. So, I know if I can isolate something, I could kimura Brock Lesnar. I know that I could. Yeah, we'll take it, 50-50.
Jim Miller via UFC Vegas 84 Media Day
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Although Jim Miller vs. Brock Lesnar was a hypothetical matchup, it sparked conversations on the internet. As such, people trashed Anthony Smith on his take. But Miller himself tends to agree with him. Further, Miller reasoned it by digging into a fighter’s mentality – being confident, taking anyone, anywhere, and such.

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Jim Miller is set to fight Gabriel Benitez in a lightweight bout in UFC Vegas 84. Previously, he won his fight against Jesse Butler, scoring an impressive finish. As for Brock Lesnar, he hadn’t competed in the UFC since 2016. But rumors spread he would return for the historical card of UFC 300. However, it would be a long shot, considering Lesnar’s age and inactivity. Miller affirmed his aspiration to be in UFC 300 after his weekend showdown. Earlier, he was part of monumental UFC cards of UFC 100 and UFC 200.


What did Anthony Smith say about an imaginary matchup between Jim Miller and Brock Lesnar?

Anthony Smith and Michael Bisping in a particular segment, talked about how many versions of Jim Miller would it take to beat Brock Lesnar. Surprisingly, ‘Lionheart’ stated it would only take one. As such, Bisping was shocked to hear his take.

Anthony Smith confident Jim Miller vs. Brock Lesnar being a 50-50 matchup
Anthony Smith is confident Jim Miller vs. Brock Lesnar being a 50-50 matchup (via X/Reddit/Allstar)

Anthony Smith continued to reason his take, weighing Jim Miller’s chances of locking in a submission. Here is what he said:

Not two. 1, maybe? If Jim gets ahold of his neck or something. Maybe, I think that’s a 50/50.  I’m, maybe I have so much love for Jim Miller that I can’t imagine him not catching Brock Lesnar in a submission. That guy is nasty on the ground. Definitely Jim Miller (wins) on the street.
Anthony Smith via Beleieve You Me Podcast

Jim Miller was a veteran of the UFC with more than forty fights spanning an impressive decade-and-a-half career. As such, he held the UFC record for most wins at 25. Further, he still competed in the promotion and gets to business this weekend in UFC Vegas 84. Also, he shared his interest in fighting in UFC 300.

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