Jim Miller Says Going to Put Everything on the Line Against Dan Hooker

Speaking to reporters in a media scrum ahead of UFC Fight Night 128 (via MMAjunkie), UFC fighter Jim Miller discussed his upcoming fight against Dan Hooker. The fight will be held in Atlantic City, New Jersey later today. Below are some highlights from the scrum.

Jim Miller on having three straight losses: “This is the first time I’ve (lost) three in a row. I can’t stand the phrase, ‘You’re only as good as your last one,’ because that’s (expletive). You can put together a career, and it’s one moment in time. A 15-minute stretch, or even a 25-minute stretch, is nothing compared to what you could have done in the past here.”

Miller on how all the fights are important: “They’re all important. Every time I’m training, I’m basically training to get myself better. It’s never been about the guy that’s standing across from me on fight night, because I’ve had that change many times. Hell, my first fight, I had five different opponents until we were finally able to get one that didn’t pull out. That’s just the way it goes. I’m going to fight whoever steps in front of me.”

Miller on how he will put it on the line for this fight: “I’m going to put it on the line. If I see an opportunity to finish him and it’s reckless, I’m still going to go for it, because it’s me.”