‘Easy decision’ to drop Edwards fight – Della Maddalena

It was an “easy decision” for Australian Jack Della Maddalena to rematch his feud with Leon Edwards and face UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.

The 28-year-old Della Maddalena will now compete for the UFC title on May 10, replacing Briton Edwards, who was scheduled to headline UFC London on March 22.

Edwards remains at the top of UFC London, fighting American Sean Brady instead.

“I was ready to go, big fight]against Leon Edwards]”, said Della Maddalena at a news conference on Wednesday.

If he wins his next few fights, the 33-year-old is expected to have a chance to reclaim his title.

Edwards and Muhammad, the American, come up against each other in Manchester and defends.

The 36-year-old is on a 10-fight unbeaten streak, including one no-contest, and said Della Maddalena was stepping out of the” kiddie pool into the deep end of the ocean”.

This will be Della Maddalena’s first time contesting for the UFC title, having won seven of his previous 17 fights.

” I am the best striker in the welterweight division, “said Muhammad”. I am the best grappler, I am the best wrestler, I am the best fighter.

UFC Fight Night: Leon Edwards v Sean Brady (welterweight)