Promotionally I guess not but Kabayel looked very good in there. He showed versatile skills that are uncommon in the division. In a just world he would face off with either a prospect who wants to cross to contender status or a guy like Joyce/Whyte who has fallen and wants another shot at the top.
Makh can still be a fun glass cannon if matched properly. Joyce, Miller, Browne, Kean etc would be fun fights.