For UFC middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi, it’s the matchup that makes perfect sense.

Mousasi (37-5-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC), who’s riding a two-fight winning streak, believes a bout with recent title challenger and fellow PRIDE vet Vitor Belfort (24-11 MMA, 13-7 UFC), would be the perfect addition to the UFC’s upcoming card in Japan, UFC Fight Night 76.

He today pushed for the fight on Twitter:

Although the UFC traditionally pairs fighters who are both coming off wins or both coming off losses – and though Mousasi and Belfort obviously don’t fit the bill – it makes sense if you go strictly off rankings. Belfort is ranked No. 5 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA middleweight rankings, and Mousasi is No. 6.

UFC Fight Night 75 takes place Sept. 26 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan – a venue both fighters frequented early in their fighting careers. The bulk of the card, including the recently announced heavyweight headliner between Roy Nelson (20-11 MMA, 7-7 UFC) and Josh Barnett (33-7 MMA, 5-2 UFC), is expected to air on FOX Sports 1.

If he gets his desired fight, Mousasi could find himself with another potential step up the middleweight ladder. After a submission loss to contender Ronaldo Souzai in September, the 29-year-old Dutchman and former Strikeforce/DREAM champion has rebounded with victories over Dan Henderson and Costas Philippou this year.

Belfort, meanwhile, fell short in his bid to dethrone middleweight champion Chris Weidman (13-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) this past Saturday in UFC 187’s pay-per-view co-headliner. The 38-year-old Brazilian, who returned from an 18-month layoff and a string of highlight-reel knockouts, had Weidman in trouble early, but the ex-champ couldn’t seal the deal and ultimately suffered a first-round TKO loss.

After the event, Belfort said he’s undecided on retirement:

However, perhaps a fight with Mousasi could sway him back to the cage.

For more on UFC Fight Night 75, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.