Frankie Edgar’s next fight is an absolute doozy

As if we needed another excuse to tune into what is expected to be an excellent event.

UFC 211 will take place in the American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas on May 13. We have already been blessed with the news of a brilliant match-up between two men who have both been humbled by Conor McGregor, with Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez set to face-off in a lightweight bout. Of course, that's not even mentioning the headline fight between Stipe Miocic and Junior Dos Santos for the heavyweight title. Now it seems that former lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar, will face one of the most exciting prospects in the UFC featherweight division, in Yair Rodriguez. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/839933820879032320 The Mexican 24-year-old (10-1) is undefeated in the UFC since making his debut in the promotion back at UFC 180 in Mexico City. He is currently ranked #8 in the UFC's featherweight division and this upcoming bout with Edgar will surely determine whether the hype surrounding the fighter is justified. The reaction on social media, of course, has been that of incredible excitement. Though some were concerned about the step-up in class which the Mexican will face.  https://twitter.com/DannySeguraTV/status/839931710422855682 https://twitter.com/Angry_Albert/status/839949826821251073 https://twitter.com/TheZaneSimon/status/839951712269950977 https://twitter.com/sam_puncher/status/839949049700761602 While others were just truly happy that such a brilliant fight is set to take place.  https://twitter.com/dannybohill/status/839954519475826690 https://twitter.com/Jamesdielhenn/status/839943985862934529 https://twitter.com/evanvucci/status/839941360601935872 Catch up with this week's episode of 888sport Football Friday Live