‘Simple resolution’ to drop Edwards combat – Della Maddalena

Jack Della Maddalena misplaced his opening two fights in his MMA profession, however has received bouts since [Getty Images]Australian Jack Della Maddalena stated it was once an “simple resolution” to cancel his combat with Leon Edwards and combat UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad as an alternative.The 28-year-old Della Maddalena was once booked to headline along Briton Edwards at UFC London on 22 March, however will now problem for the UFC identify on 10 Might as an alternative.Edwards stays on the most sensible of UFC London, combating American Sean Brady as an alternative.”I used to be able to head, large combat [against Leon Edwards],” stated Della Maddalena at a information convention on Wednesday.”Little bit of a metamorphosis in opponent however I’m lovely assured I will be able to get the win. I am able to take on the following few weeks, sharpen the gear and are available the most efficient model of myself.Edwards, a former UFC champion himself, misplaced his identify to Muhammad ultimate July however the UFC sought after to stay the Birmingham fighter at the London card.The 33-year-old is predicted to be granted a possibility to reclaim his identify if he wins his following couple of combat.American Muhammad disillusioned the chances to overcome Edwards in Manchester and defends for the primary time.The 36-year-old is on a 10-fight unbeaten streak, together with one no-contest, and stated Della Maddalena was once stepping out of the “kiddie pool into the deep finish of the sea”.Della Maddalena has received his ultimate 17 fights, seven of the ones within the UFC, and this will likely be his first time difficult for a UFC identify.”I’m the most efficient striker within the welterweight department,” stated Muhammad. “I’m the most efficient grappler, I’m the most efficient wrestler, I’m the most efficient fighter.”Now we have noticed it. Leon Edwards – he was once the following one up. He knocked out Kamaru Usman and I made it glance simple. I’m going to make it glance simple on 10 Might. Other folks stay doubting me and I’m simply going to stay breaking the ones boundaries.”UFC London major card in fullUFC Struggle Evening: Leon Edwards v Sean Brady (welterweight)Jan Blachowicz v Carlos Ulberg (light-heavyweight)Gunnar Nelson v Kevin Holland (welterweight)Molly McCann v Istela Nunes (strawweight)Jordan Vucenic v Chris Duncan (light-weight)Nathaniel Wooden v Morgan Charriere (featherweight)Extra MMA from the BBC