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Dana White confirms Nate Diaz in line for UFC Lightweight title shot

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UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Nate Diaz is in line for a UFC Lightweight title shot following his win over Jim Miller at the weekend.

Diaz established himself as top contender with a submission win at UFC on Fox 3 on Saturday night.

After the fight, White confirmed that Diaz will face the winner of the Ben Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar fight which takes place this August.

"I don't know [when I will fight] I am just going to wait it out and see what happens," said Diaz after winning Submission of the Night.

"I am down for whatever, whatever they say - but [waiting] sounds good for me."

Speaking to UFC.com, he added: "I had a lot on my mind I over-trained and I want a little break.

"When I started back on a winning steak I haven't stopped training.

"I started to get a bit burned out especially in my mind."

Diaz was also keen to praise Miller, adding: "Miller is tough and it was going to be five rounds and it was him or me. It was my time to shine I guess.

"I knew it was a five-round fight and I was trying to get to work, without overworking and I felt in pretty good shape."

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