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Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Beneil Dariush after UFC 289 loss?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Charles Oliveira after UFC 289 win?)

Beneil Dariush’s stellar run in the lightweight division was brought to an end by Charles Oliveira in Saturday’s UFC 289 co-main event.

After putting together an eight-fight wining streak, Dariush (22-5-1 MMA, 16-5-1 UFC) ran into the absolute buzzsaw in Oliveira and came out on the wrong end of a first-round TKO at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, derailing his hopes for a 155-pound title shot in the near future.

Despite the disappointing outcome, Dariush promised to return stronger in the aftermath of the event, which means another big fight is likely on the horizon.

Who makes the most sense for Dariush to face? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future after UFC 289.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 289.

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