Ex-UFC champ Leon Edwards is predicted 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 information of the promotion’s plans confirmed the information to MMA Combating on Sunday. The battle was first reported by Australian Benny P MMA on YouTube.
The five-round predominant occasion serves as Edwards’ first battle since dropping 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 through the battle that has saved him sidelined for an prolonged time period.
Now wholesome once more, the 28-year-old Contender Sequence veteran is resumes his profession with a showdown in opposition to Edwards that would vault the winner into title competition.
The UFC London card takes place at O2 Area on March 22 with the total card and bout order nonetheless to be introduced.
