IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey hosted “UFC on FOX: Diaz vs. Miller” on Saturday night. Lightweight Nate Diaz (Pictured) solidified his next dibs status by submitting Jim Miller with a guillotine choke in the show’s featured attraction.
If you happened to miss tonight’s scrap between the 155-pounders, no worries because ESPN has provided the highlights for your viewing pleasure.
With the win, UFC president Dana White confirmed Diaz will challenge the victor of the impending title fight between champ Benson Henderson and Frankie Edgar for the crown.
Please click the media player below to watch the footage:
Here are the official results from tonight’s event:
Preliminary Card:
(Facebook)
Karlos Vemola Defeated Mike Massenzio via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) 1:07 in the 2ndRound
Roland Delorme Defeated Nick Denis via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 4:59 in the 1stRound
(FUEL TV)
Dennis Bermudez Defeated Pablo Garza via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Danny Castillo Defeated John Cholish via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Louis Gaudinot Defeated John Lineker via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 4:54 in the 2ndRound
John Hathaway Defeated Pascal Krauss via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
John Dodson Defeated Tim Elliott via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28,)
Michael Johnson Defeated Tony Ferguson via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Main Card:
(FOX)
Lavar Johnson Defeated Pat Barry via TKO (Punches) 4:38 in the 1stRound
Alan Belcher Defeated Rousimar Palhares via TKO (Strikes) at 4:18 in the 1stRound
Johny Hendricks Defeated Josh Koscheck via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Nate Diaz Defeated Jim Miller via Submission (Guillotine Choke) at 4:09 in the 2ndRound