Former champion Leon Edwards will test rising welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena in the UFC Fight Night 255 main event. After losing the title to Belal Muhammad in July, Edwards (21-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) will have a chance to rebound on home soil when he returns to headline against Della Maddalena (17-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) at the March 22 event from The O2 in London ( ESPN+ ). Two people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news with MMA Junkie following an initial report from Australian MMA reporter Benny P on X. The people requested anonymity because the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Edwards, No
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