At the top of lineup is a bout between lightweights Nate Diaz and Jim Miller who will be battling it out for a title-shot, each an accomplished grappler with wins over a number of respected 155-pound peers. Before Miller-Diaz mix it up, top welterweights Josh Koscheck and Johny Hendricks will throw down with the winner likely moving a single victory away from earning a championship opportunity of his own.
Other scheduled scraps for the May 5 show include those between Alan Belcher-Rousimar Palhares and Pat Barry-Lavar Johnson.
Before taking to the Octagon a week from Saturday night, the quartet of co-headlining competitors will dial in to discuss their upcoming fights during a conference call with media starting today at 1:30 PM EST. As usual, Five Ounces of Pain will be listening in and reporting live results back to readers as they unfold from the line.
Read below for a breakdown of soundbytes/highlights:
Josh Koscheck
Johny Hendricks
Jim Miller
Nate Diaz
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