Leon Edwards will meet Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC London in March.
‘Rocky’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since his rematch with Belal Muhammad in July. Despite entering the UFC 304 main event as a heavy favorite, Leon Edwards was largely dominated in Manchester. The challenger outstruck the champion on the feet, also scoring several takedowns en route to a unanimous decision win.
Months following that loss, Leon Edwards showed interest in a return to the cage at UFC London. Well, it appears that the former welterweight champion will get his wish. Earlier today, the promotion announced that Edwards would headline their trip to London in March, in a five-round bout against Jack Della Maddalena.
The Australian is currently one of the welterweight division’s fastest-rising stars. Jack Della Maddalena last appeared in the cage last March, against Gilbert Burns. There, he handed the former UFC title challenger a …