Beneil Dariush Reveals He’d Like to Fight Conor McGregor’s Bitter Foe if Islam Makhachev-Charles Oliveira Gets UFC Booking

The lightweight division of the UFC is an exciting place to be in. While the division does not have an undisputed champion, it is stacked with a lot of talent. Now, with the rumors of an undisputed title fight taking place between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, Beneil Dariush revealed whom he would like to fight if that’s the case.

In an interview with MMA Junkie, Dariush said, “You know there’s a situation with Charles right now. He’s not the champion. He wants to fight Conor. I think the UFC wants to set up Islam (Makhachev) and Charles. So it puts me kind of in limbo.”

The fighter further added, “So I’m just waiting to see what happens. You know, if Charles and Islam (Makhachev) does get set up, a guy like Dustin Poirier makes a lot of sense. I think I’d love to fight him. I know he was talking about fighting in August.”

He also said, “I mean, that’d be great. August, September whatever, we can go. We don’t have to go to Abu Dhabi. I can even go to Florida if they want. I don’t mind. So that’s one thing I had in mind.”

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A fight between Beneil Dariush and Dustin Poirier would be exciting for the fans to watch. However, it looks like UFC President Dana White has different plans for Dariush.

Dana White reveals whom he would like to see Beneil Dariush fight

A fight between Beneil Dariush and Islam Makhachev looked inevitable. However, since the UFC lightweight belt is vacant, the promotion might look to schedule a fight between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira. While it leaves Beneil Dariush out of the mix, UFC President Dana White revealed whom he would like Dariush to fight.

After his victory in the UFC on ESPN 38, Mateusz Gamrot called out Justin Gaethje. However, UFC President Dana White was of a different opinion. He revealed he would love to see Gamrot fight Beneil Dariush instead of ‘The Highlight.’ White said, “Yeah, I think what I love is, I love Gamrot-Dariush when (Dariush) comes back.”

Both Dariush and Gamrot are currently enjoying a winning streak in the UFC. While Dariush is on a 7-fight winning streak, Gamrot is on a 4-fight winning streak. A fight between these two talented fighters has the potential to be a great one.

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As days pass by, the lightweight division gets exciting with more talent and drama. Comment below and let us know who you would like Beneil Dariush to fight.