The Sheehan Show: Lightweight Title Picture for 2022

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Sean Sheehan breaks down what might happen at the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division within the next 12 months.

With Beneil Dariush vs. Islam Makhachev being booked recently, it looks like Justin Gaethje will be next to fight Charles Oliveira for the 155-pound crown. Also, where do the other contenders like Dustin Poirier, Rafael dos Anjos and Conor McGregor fit in?

TIMESTAMPS:

(02:00) - Beneil Dariush vs. Islam Makhachev
(12:30) - Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje
(13:40) - Beneil Dariush vs. Islam Makhachev Prediction
(14:14) - Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson
(16:46) - Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler
(17:49) - Where does Rafael dos Anjos fit into the lightweight title picture?
(18:45) - Gaethje is back in the title picture

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