Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena Expected to Headline UFC London
A welterweight showdown pitting ex-champ Leon Edwards against rising contender Jack Della Maddalena has been targeted to headline UFC London.
The booking was initially reported by Benny P, and MMAFighting.com has since confirmed that the bout is in the works. The UFC has not officially confirmed the booking. UFC London — also known as UFC Fight Night 255 — takes place on March 22 at the O2 Arena in London, England, and is also features a light heavyweight bout between Jan Blachowicz and Carlos Ulberg.
Edwards will return to action for the first time since relinquishing the 170-pound strap to Belal Muhammad in a unanimous decision defeat at UFC 304 this past July. Prior to that, “Rocky” had gone unbeaten in 13 consecutive Octagon appearances, a run that included successful title defenses against Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington.
Della Maddalena, meanwhile, will carry a 17-fight professional winning streak into the matchup with Edwards. The 28-year-old Aussie has kicked off his promotional tenure with seven consecutive victories, including a third-round stoppage of Gilbert Burns in his most recent outing at UFC 299.
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