10 UFC Fights We Want For Anthony "Showtime" Pettis
5. Edson Barboza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_eo7kRl7Jk I may be ranking Barboza a little high in my wishlist here, possibly because I just watched him dismantle Evan Dunham with a vicious kick, but would I ever like to see Pettis and Barboza go at it! Think about it - both are known for flashy, brutal kicks. Pettis has knocked out Donald Cerrone, Joe Lauzon, and Danny Castillo with leg kicks (usually followed up with some punches). Barboza has three leg kick knockouts in his career, a number which is absolutely insane (two of them came in the UFC, which is a record). He's 1-1 in his last two fights, but 1-4 in his last five. With a couple more wins, perhaps we can see a battle between the two fighters with the most explosive kicks in the UFC's lightweight division.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.