UFC discussing fight between Rodriguez and Fili for April
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 13: Yair Rodriguez of Mexico enters the Octagon before facing Charles Rosa of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC 188 event at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico on June 13, 2015 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Two of the UFC featherweight division's most exciting young prospects may fight one another this spring, "UFC Tonight" reports. According to reporter Ariel Helwani, the top promotion is discussing matching up Andre Fili and Yair Rodriguez in April.
Rodriguez has won his last four fights, including his first three UFC bouts since debuting in 2014. Fili has won two out of his last three contests, including an impressive KO set up by a high kick in November.
We'll keep you posted with updates on this potential fight when they're available.