The UFC’s return to Boston has its co-headlining fight, and it’s a doozy.
Dana White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto that rising featherweight contender Zabit Magomedsharipov will take on fellow top-ten fighter Calvin Kattar, a Massachusetts native who will have the home crowd behind him.
Magomedsharipov (17-1) is a highly touted and heavily hyped prospect who’s thus far dazzled in his brief UFC career. Most recently, he prevailed by unanimous decision against veteran Jeremy Stephens at UFC 235. His top highlight-reel finish occurred at UFC 228, when he submitted Brandon Davis via Suloev stretch.
Kattar (20-3) is on a two-fight winning streak and 4-1 overall in the UFC.