Ex-UFC champ Leon Edwards is anticipated to get a homecoming for his return to motion when he faces Jack Della Maddalena on the upcoming UFC London card on March 22.
A number of folks with data of the promotion’s plans confirmed the information to MMA Combating on Sunday. The struggle was first reported by Australian Benny P MMA on YouTube.
The five-round primary occasion serves as Edwards’ first struggle since shedding his welterweight title to Belal Muhammad this previous July. That loss ended Edwards 13-fight unbeaten streak, which included two title defenses in opposition to Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
As for Della Maddalena, the extremely touted Australian slugger makes his first look since UFC 299 when he scored a dramatic comeback in opposition to Gilbert Burns with a third-round knockout. The win moved Della Maddalena to 7-0 within the UFC, however he suffered a damaged arm throughout the struggle that has stored him sidelined for an prolonged time frame.
Now wholesome once more, the 28-year-old Contender Sequence veteran is resumes his profession with a showdown in opposition to Edwards that might vault the winner into title rivalry.
The UFC London card takes place at O2 Enviornment on March 22 with the complete card and bout order nonetheless to be introduced.
