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 individuals with data of the promotion’s plans confirmed the information to MMA Preventing on Sunday. The combat was first reported by Australian Benny P MMA on YouTube.
The five-round primary occasion serves as Edwards’ first combat since shedding his welterweight title to Belal Muhammad this previous July. That loss ended Edwards 13-fight unbeaten streak, which included two title defenses towards 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 towards 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 combat that has stored him sidelined for an prolonged time period.
Now wholesome once more, the 28-year-old Contender Collection veteran is resumes his profession with a showdown towards Edwards that would 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.
