The co-main event of UFC 289 features two top lightweights both looking to cement themselves as the next contender for the 155lbs strap, currently held by Islam Makhachev. The former champion and finishing phenom, Charles Oliveira takes on the in-form Beneil Dariush and many believe that the winner will compete for the belt next.
Lightweight Picture
As things stand, we know that Islam Makhachev is the hunted at 155lbs. He’s made a single title defence, narrowly defeating featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski in February of this year.