Feb 1, 2014; Newark, NJ, USA; Jose Aldo (red gloves) celebrates beating Ricardo Lamas (blue gloves) during UFC 169 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

After UFC 169 ended, Jose Aldo had yet another dominant Featherweight title defense under his belt and was seemingly eager to fight Lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis. Dana White immediately showed his support at the post fight press conference, and said that the bout would be made. In fact, Anthony Pettis called White at the post fight press conference to inform him that he wants the fight with Aldo.

Of course things are never that easy, as only days later Aldo’s head trainer, Andre Pederneiras, said that they wanted the bout at a 150 pound catchweight. The issue with a catchweight bout is that neither belt would be on the line, and the UFC would simply not allow it. UFC president, Dana White, went on Fox Sports Live last night to clear up the situation:

No, there is no disagreement over the weight, they are going to fight at 155 pounds. What would happen is Aldo would have to give up his title-vacate the 145 pound title- and move up to 155.

Obviously White appeased Pederneiras or completely disregarded his qualms altogether. In the end, it seems that this ‘superfight’ will happen at 155 and the contenders at Lightweight are going to either have to sit back and wait or take another fight in the meantime.