It seems Yair Rodriguez and Zabit Magomedsharipov were destined to not fight. The UFC featherweights were booked multiple times in the past, but for different reasons, the fight never materialized. It was a saga that dragged on for years and had fans crossing their fingers each time the fight was made since it involved two of the most dynamic strikers in the sport. But now, the idea of a fight between Rodriguez (13-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) and Magomedsharipov seems further away than ever given Magomedsharipov hung up the gloves in June. It left many mourning the matchup – including Rodriguez himself
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Yair Rodriguez on Zabit Magomedsharipov’s retirement: ‘It does sadden me a bit’ – MMA Junkie