This announcement is sure to get you excited as the UFC has officially unveiled its card for UFC London, scheduled to take place on March 22 at the iconic O2 Arena. With a thrilling main event featuring two fighters with championship pedigree, the card promises to captivate local fans and those watching around the world.
You’ll see the return of Leon Edwards, a former welterweight champion, as he steps back into the Octagon to face Jack Della Maddalena in the main event. Edwards, who is ranked No. 1 in the welterweight division, will be looking to bounce back after losing his title to Belal Muhammad in July 2024 at UFC 304. The experience of fighting in front of your home crowd will undoubtedly fuel his performance at UFC London.
Della Maddalena, coming off a TKO victory over Gilbert Burns in March 2024 at UFC 299, is eager to reclaim his spot in the title picture. Ranked No. 4 in the division, a win against Edwards would position him as a frontrunner for a future title shot after Muhammad’s upcoming bout with Shavkat Rakhmonov.
The co-main event will feature a high-stakes encounter as former champion Jan Błachowicz returns from a long absence to take on the impressive light heavyweight prospect, Carlos Ulberg. Błachowicz’s last outing was a split-decision loss to Alex Pereira in March 2023 at UFC 291, and he is eager to prove he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. A win for Błachowicz could set him back on the path towards reclaiming the title, while Ulberg, currently ranked No. 6, is on a remarkable seven-fight win streak and would love to bolster his reputation with a victory over a seasoned champion like Błachowicz.
Here’s a look at the complete UFC London fight card:
- Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena – Welterweight (170 lbs)
- Jan Błachowicz vs. Carlos Ulberg – Light Heavyweight (205 lbs)
- Marcin Tybura vs. Mick Parkin – Heavyweight (265 lbs)
- Alonzo Menifield vs. Oumar Sy – Light Heavyweight (205 lbs)
- Shauna Bannon vs. Puja Tomar – Strawweight (115 lbs)
- Andrey Pulyaev vs. Christian Duncan – Middleweight (185 lbs)
- Molly McCann vs. Istela Nunes – Strawweight (115 lbs)
- Nathaniel Wood vs. Morgan Charrière – Featherweight (145 lbs)
- Caolan Loughran vs. Nathan Fletcher – Bantamweight (135 lbs)
- Lone’er Kavanagh vs. Felipe dos Santos – Flyweight (125 lbs)
- Jai Herbert vs. Chris Padilla – Lightweight (155 lbs)
You can expect an excellent evening of fights, as UFC London not only showcases former champions but also features rising stars looking to make their mark. Whether you’re watching from the O2 Arena or at home, it’s a card that promises excitement and pivotal moments in the careers of many fighters.
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