I believe he has earned the right to a money fight with DLH, but he will probably not get it, so his next best choice is to avenge his loss and unify the division against Williams. Then he will be regarded as top 5 pound for pound, even though I already think he is.

If he goes up and avenges against Daniel Santos (who just won a title), then he would be in the top 3 P4P.

For some reason, he has to get his the old fashioned, hardest route, but I respect his attitude and determination.