New Jersey’s Jim Miller was on a seven fight winning streak going into his fight against former WEC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson this past August. With decisive victories over Kamal Shalorus and up and comer Charles Oliveira, Miller was on the fast track to getting a UFC Lightweight title shot.
However, Henderson was dominating in his second UFC performance and earned the unanimous decision victory over Miller. Despite discovering he was sick with the mono virus and a kidney infection,
Miller does not take anything away from Henderson. Although, Jim stated “I still feel that I am the best and I can beat anyone on the planet.”
Miller will get the chance to redeem this loss when he faces Melvin Guillard, another top contender in the division, at UFC on FX1. Guillard, who is known for his devastating knock out power, is also coming off a recent loss against Joe Lauzon.
Miller is a two time Submission of the Night Winner and plans on capitalizing on Guillard’s weaknesses; his ground game. He hopes a win will put him back in title contention. The fight will air on Jan. 20 and is the UFC’s first event broadcasted on the FX network, as well as the first main event fight for Miller.
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