On demand: Fights we need to see after UFC 280!

Beneil Dariush vs. Makhachev or Oliveria

Beneil Dariush. Photo: Stephen R. Sylvanie – USA TODAY Sports

Since the promotion likely will book Makhachev against Volkanovski, Beneil Dariush could possibly need one more win, or sit on the side until mid-2023, before getting his shot at the lightweight gold.

However, if he chooses to fight, a win against former champion Charles Oliveira would once and for all cement Dariush’s status as the next title contender.