Kiwi Luke Jumeau prepares UFC return against Geoff Neal in Adelaide

Luke Jumeau is determined to finish the year as he started after being the last Kiwi added to the UFC Fight Night card in Adelaide.

Things can confirm that Jumeau will end a 10-month layoff period against growing US welterweight, Geoff Neal, when the promotion of mixed martial arts will take a downside on Dec. 2.

Since signing a contract with the Dana White Contender Series last year, Neal (10-2) has won 2-0 at the UFC and starts an impressive performance in September with Frank's sudden drop Camacho.

Jumeau (13-4) also impressed in his last victory over Japanese Daichi Abe at UFC 221 in February, but only for a broken hand in the fight that dampened his momentum.

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The 30-year-old Hamilton-based fighter needed two operations to repair his injury. But now he has been given the green light to come back. Twin is ready to jump straight into the depths.

"It's an attacker, so I think we're both going to do a show and try to knock ourselves out," he said.

"I always tackle every fight the same way – potentially, it could be the last one." All the fights leading up to the UFC, every fight at the UFC, it's a case without thanks, so I'll go and give my all. "

The event in Adelaide is marked by a heavyweight clash between Australian Tai Tuivasa and former Junior Champion dos Santos.

Twin is one of three Kiwis on the board alongside heavyweight veteran Mark Hunt, who is against Justin Willis, while Kai Kara-France debuts at UFC against Ashkan Mokhtarian.

Entering the last fight of his initial contract of four fights, it is an extremely important period for Jumeau.

Neal is a southpaw and it's the first time he's battling a left-handed opponent.

But working with the famous coach Lolo Heimuli, Jumeau is confident of making the right adjustments.

"I'm coming back to these small changes, there are some southern bosses at the gym, so I do not think it will be a big problem," he said.

"You just need to do a lot of footwork because you usually tend to get away from the hand of orthodox power, so you can end up turning in their power hand.

"It's just being diligent with our drilling."

Twin shares his training between Hamilton and Auckland, where he works with Heimuli. He will also spend time training with Israel, Adesanya and Dan Hooker, UFC fighters, as they prepare for their next fights.

In previous fights, Jumeau had to reconcile training camp and day job, but this time he is able to focus solely on the MMA, a huge boost for such an important fight.

"Especially after a serious injury, it will make all the difference," he said.

"We are well prepared right now, I'm going to have my full camp in New Zealand with Lolo and a few rounds at City Kickboxing.

"Dan Hooker has to fight, just like Israel, so there are some good training partners and I'm excited."