Frankie Edgar is set for a main event battle with Urijah Faber this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 66. The former lightweight ruler dropped down to the 145 lbs. division after failing to recapture promotional gold at UFC 150 against Benson Henderson in 2012. 'The Answer' also fell short to Jose Aldo in a gripping back and forth clash at UFC 156 for the featherweight belt. Since then, the 33-year-old has stayed put in the 145 lbs. fold and hopes to reestablish himself as the next championship contender.
In the lead up to his blockbuster main event with Urijah Faber on Saturday evening, the NCAA division I wrestler caught up with the Daily Star where he gave his prediction for UFC 187's main event spectacle between Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor:
"Conor has never met anyone as strong as Aldo.