Nate Diaz "told" that he will get a title shot with a win over Jim Miller at UFC on Fox 3
by Hubert Lau on April 27, 2012

It would seem that Nate Diaz is one win away from title contention as he has been told that a title shot awaits him if he defeats Jim Miller next week according to fightersonlymagaznine.co.uk.

Diaz will be fighting Miller on UFC on Fox 3 set for May 5 and both men represent the upper tier of the UFC 155lbers. Although not officially confirmed by the UFC as a title eliminator bout, Diaz says differently.

"That's what I was told was happening...I don't see who else would get a title shot," Diaz said.

Diaz has strung up two consecutive wins since his return to the lightweight division. Donald Cerrone was the last man Diaz defeated, doing so in convincing fashion as he out-boxed Cerrone for the entirety of their UFC 141 bout. Diaz also holds a win over former Pride superstar, Takanori Gomi, at UFC 135 within this span.

Miller sports a 10-2 UFC record, losing only to Gray Maynard and Benson Henderson. He last defeated talented striker, Melvin Guillard, at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller via first round rear naked choke.

UFC on Fox 3 is set for May 5 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

 |  (28) Comments Giada Esposito: Well, he should. Unless they dial up Edgar vs. Henderson III... TGroves: Give me Ben Henderson/Frankie Edgar winner vs. Nate Diaz/Jim Miller winner. With the winner of that getting the winner of Evan Dunham/Edson Barboza vs. Anthony Pettis. You're welcome Joe Silva. And I'm counting on Barboza beating Dunham, because Barboza vs. Pettis would quite possibly be the best thing ever in the history of the universe. HappyHamer: Didn't even make it to page 2 of the thread before I lost all interest in the title picture, and upcoming bouts, and can now only focus on a fight that isn't even happening, Barboza (who always makes me think of a villanous pirate) vs Pettis (who doesn't). Giada Esposito: Well, Diaz darn well better get a title shot after finishing Miller last night. flyangler: Well he'll get wrestle boned by Frankie and Maynard, and he won't sub Henderson so unfortunately he ain't winning the title any time soon. GO HARD: Maynard wants no part of Diaz on the ground. He probally would have no other choice but to take it there though. Henderson vs Diaz would be awesome anywhere it goes... but im not sure Nate cant submit Bendo. If there is somebody that could, Id put money on Diaz. Frankie would be tough, but Frankie would have to get Diaz down for 5 rounds without being finished. Im not sold he can do that. Diaz is accurate and would go right after Frankies nose. I give Diaz the advantage anywhere the fight goes, tho Frankie can and will get Diaz down. You really cant compare Millers wrestling(good) to Frankies(great). I also think Frankie is stronger and faster. But id put my money on Diaz against anybody in the LW division in a 5 round fight.
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