LAS VEGAS – Dana White thinks the highly anticipated fight between Zabit Magomedsharipov and Yair Rodriguez should serve as a headliner. The matchup has been brewing for years, but the two top-ranked featherweights have yet to fight. They’re projected to finally square off this year. Magomedsharipov (18-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) and Rodriguez (13-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) were linked to the UFC’s Aug. 29 headliner, but Rodriguez was forced out due to an ankle injury. Magomedsharipov accused Rodriguez of not being brave enough to show up, prompting Rodriguez to fire back and tell Magomedsharipov to wait like the “little dog” that he is
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Dana White: In a perfect world, Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Yair Rodriguez is five rounds – MMA Junkie