In the main event we had two lightweight contenders who had recently had their long unbeaten streaks snapped with the winner being pushed right back into the title conversation.
Guillard knew that his biggest chance of getting his hand raised here was to blast the AMA Fight Club member with his vicious power and look to capitalize on the damage he does.
Early on “The Young Assassin” hurt Miller with a straight right hand that rocked him and forced him to revent back to his submission game — While taking a knee to the head he powered forward with a double leg takedown that got him some success.
Miller takes mount quickly but as the Blackzillian attempted to get back to his feet Miller was able to get on his back that forced Guillard to fall backwards as he cranked on the choke to get the win which satisfied the Nashville crowd.
When all was said and done Miller was happy with his victory, but not happy about taking the damage early:
“I was really hoping I wouldn’t have to find out how hard he hits. He has explosive shots. I don’t get knocked down too often. I was able to find my home on his back in the scramble and was able to work my arm underneath his neck. I feel pretty good once I get in that position as I can usually work things the way I need to. The win is just so gratifying, here in the main event on FX.”
Guillard was disappointed with his second-straight defeat but optimistic about getting back to the top:
“I was really hoping I wouldn’t have to find out how hard he hits. He has explosive shots. I don’t get knocked down too often. I was able to find my home on his back in the scramble and was able to work my arm underneath his neck. I feel pretty good once I get in that position as I can usually work things the way I need to. The win is just so gratifying, here in the main event on FX.”
