Beneil Dariush’s path to reclaiming the UFC lightweight title has taken a detour after UFC 289 delivered an unexpected outcome for the contender. Dariush’s eight-fight winning streak came to an end after he fell to former champion Charles Oliveira in the co-main event.

The fight started competitively, with Dariush dominating on the ground, however, Oliveira made a comeback and delivered punches that led to Dariush’s loss. Dariush, feeling disappointed in himself, expressed his disappointment, stating that he just wasn’t his usual self during the fight.

The loss was a significant setback as a victory would have positioned him as a title contender in the UFC. However, Dariush is no stranger to comebacks and is looking to rebound in his next fight, aiming to get at least one more bout in before the end of the year.