On demand: Six UFC lightweight fights we need to see in 2022

Beneil Dariush vs. Justin Gaethje

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

No. 6 ranked Beneil Dariush has an impressive seven fight win streak, but need at least one more victory to get a title shot. No. 3 ranked Justin Gaethje, on the other hand, needs a couple of good wins to be considered a worthy title challenger again.

Stylistically it’s a very interesting matchup considering Dariush’s slick submissions and Gaethje’s heavy hands.