Winner of Diaz/Miller gets next title shot

That's what Dana says now, anyway. It might not be the most popular choice, (especially if Miller wins), but anything can happen between now and then.

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All the talk at lightweight in the UFC has centered on whether Frankie Edgar will get a rematch against current champion Benson Henderson or if Anthony Pettis would cut to the front of the line.

It appears that neither is the likely scenario, at least according to UFC president Dana White’s comments at the UFC on Fox 3 kick-off press conference at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Tuesday.

Edgar believes he is owed an immediate rematch following a decision loss to Henderson at UFC 144 in Japan. When he captured the belt from B.J. Penn, Edgar agreed to an immediate rematch, and then did so again following a draw with Gray Maynard. Turnabout is fair play, right?

Nate Diaz, who faces Jim Miller in the main event of UFC on Fox 3 in May, however, said that he thought the winner of his fight would get the next title shot.

The UFC president backed him up.

“Well, I’m still obviously still dealing with the whole Frankie Edgar thing. I’m talking to Frankie and we’ll figure this thing out,” White said, before adding, “We did, we said the winner of (Diaz vs. Miller) would get the shot.”

Things don’t always go as planned, though. Injuries always play a factor, timing… possibly shifting weight classes.

Pressed further by a fan, who asked, “From what I remember, the winner of Jim Miller facing Nate Diaz gets a title shot, is this correct?” White responded, “This is correct.”

http://www.mmaweekly.com/winner-of-nate-diaz-vs-jim-miller-gets-a-ufc-lighweight-title-shot

Its great when you can just make it all up as you go along.

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No shit, drives me completely crazy; probably my biggest pet peeve with regards to Dana and the UFC and the way they handle and schedule their talent. Hardly allowed for any progression in any weight division.

"Oh you lost the title, well then you get a rematch cause you shouldn't have lost; cool"

"Okay, everyone else just fight amongst yourselves again for another year and then we'll see who gets hurt and has to wait for the obligatory rematch for the title next year.

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Huh?
There isn't a rematch.

Diaz getting a title shot makes me

Yeah, well looks like it's not gonna happen, so put on your

Damn!!!!!!!