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Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot Added to UFC 280

Abdullah Ouazri·July 21, 2022

Per ESPN, Beneil Dariush will face Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 280 on October 22nd in the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.

Beneil is a mainstay of the UFC Lightweight rankings whereas Gamrot is on a fast rise to the top after joining the promotion.

Dariush's last fight was against Tony Ferguson at UFC 262 in May of 2021. His return will mark a nearly 18-month layoff after defeating Ferguson by a unanimous decision. He is currently riding a 7-fight win streak, the longest of his career, and will look to continue it at UFC 280.

Beneil Dariush cranks a tight heel hook on Tony Ferguson. Credits to: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
Beneil Dariush cranks a tight heel hook on Tony Ferguson. Credits to: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

Gamrot is on an impressive win streak of his own with 4 wins in a row, and 3 by finish. His last was a unanimous decision win over Arman Tsarukyan in a main event just last month.

The winner of this fight will likely enter the top 5 of the Lightweight division after a champion is crowned between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev the same night.