This one probably makes the most sense, as Pickett is one of the more prominent names in the division and Easton is a guy on his way up. A win by either sets up a fight with Faber, the true poster boy for the lighter weight classes, and gives someone a chance to rightfully lay claim to a shot at either Renan Barao or Dominick Cruz when the time comes.
Pickett and Easton are booked for UFC on FUEL in April, so Faber won’t have to wait long to find out who his next opponent is if the UFC decides to go this route.