Lightweights Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard were part of a small group with extended periods of
success this past year and under consideration for a title shot. But
there was logjam at the top of the division that kept them from rising.
Now, that logjam is cleared. Frankie Edgar defended his belt at UFC 136.
Unfortunately, both Miller and Guillard failed to clear a final hurdle
that likely would have put them in contention.
But could the winner of a Friday night headliner between the
almost-contenders produce the next challenger to the lightweight belt?