I’m hoping to see Aldo vs Pettis at 155 next personally. Taisumov vs Iaquinta would be excellent.
These are the kind of fights that need to be made.
Both of these guys have already reached the pinnacle of the sport.
People can talk shit about Pettis but, his wins over Lauzon, Cerrone, then submitting both Benson + Gil were amazing. That run is as impressive as pretty much any at LW to get the belt. He was at one point, one of the elite. Fighters, their bodies, they all fall off. Maybe his did before others of his era but, it doesn't take away he did.
Same for Aldo, one of the best to ever do it. Nothing more needs to be said about that. But, both of these guys are at the tailend of their careers. Both haven't looked as good in recent memory as they did even just a few years ago. Instead of having these guys keep facing the young hungry lions of the game, they should be matched up with other fighters in similar stage of their career.
This fight was supposed to happen years ago, it was a "superfight" then. It'd still be a superfight to me if it happened now.
Also, Taisumov would KO Pettis. and that's the last thing Pettis needs right now. Taisumov should fight someone like Trinaldo or Vick. I'd love to see him vs Raging Al too. I think those are better fights for Taisumov right now anyway and after that a top 10 sounds great.