On Saturday May 5th Nate Diaz will battle Jim Miller for a potential number one contender title fight. Both fighters are coming off impressive wins as Nate Diaz was able to out class and hault the hype train that Donald “The Cowboy” Ceronne was ridding by dominating his way to a unanimous decision win back in December. Jim Miller is currently 10-2 in the UFC with his only losses being form of decisions to the current champion Benson “Smooth” Henderson and former title challenger Gray Maynard. Miller is coming off a first round submission win against the always explosive Melvin Guillard. Nate Diaz has drastically improved his boxing to an elite level but has always lacked in the wrestling department. While he is a Caesar Gracie Black belt he will have a very tough time trying to pull off a submission off of his back against a former collegiate wrestler and a Jamie Cruz BJJ Blackbelt in Jim Miller. Nate Diaz is very tough and crafty but he will most likely be neutralized by the superior wrestling and strength of Jim Miller. Prediction Jim Miller via unanimous decision!
-Andrew Smiley