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Leon Edwards, the current UFC welterweight champion, looked down and out against Kamaru Usman going into the final round of their fight last August. However, ...

- Chris Duncan vs. - Start time: 9 p.m. - Justin Gaethje vs. - Leon Edwards vs. GMT / 8 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m.

Get live play-by-play and official results from Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 at UFC 286 in London.

There is a great anticipation ahead of UFC 286, in which Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman will be the headline fight. But, Jake Paul isn't so excited and won't ...

But, [Jake Paul](https://www.marca.com/en/boxing/jake-paul.html) isn't so excited and won't be attending the event in London. "Dana, why don't you lay off all that cocaine," was one of the lines in the song, which had a chorus of "f**k Dana, f**k Dana White". All the while, Jake Paul has been taking digs on social media at the UFC president and even released a diss track, in which he accused White of cocaine use. [UFC 286, in which Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman will be the headline fight](https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2023/03/18/64157b6122601d337a8b4571.html). [Edwards vs Usman 3: What time is the main event for UFC 286?](https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2023/03/18/64157b6122601d337a8b4571.html) [Kamaru Usman seeks revenge against Leon Edwards at UFC 286](https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2023/03/16/64132efe22601dce288b458a.html)

The welterweight title is up for grabs in London at UFC 286. Follow live.

Usman had a number of bright spots throughout the fight, rattling the champion with punches, but it wasn't enough to get the job done. The scorecards read 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47. "London, you got yourself a hell of a guy, and a great champion," Usman said after the fight.

See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3, Live From The O2 Arena In London.

[Results, Highlights & More ](https://www.ufc.com/news/results-ufc-286-edwards-vs-usman-3-results-highlights-winner-interview-o2-arena) [Leon Edwards](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/leon-edwards) defeats Kamaru Usman by majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47) [Justin Gaethje](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/justin-gaethje) defeats Rafael Fiziev by majority decision (29-28, 29-28,. [Jack Shore](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jack-shore) defeats Makwan Amirkhani by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:27 of Round 2 [Muhammad Mokaev](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/liana-dzhodzhua-0) defeats Jafel Filho by submission at 4:32 of Round 3 [Christian Leroy Duncan](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/christian-leroy-duncan) defeats Dusko Todorovic by TKO (injury) at 1:52 of Round 1 [Results, Highlights & More ](https://www.ufc.com/news/results-ufc-286-edwards-vs-usman-3-results-highlights-winner-interview-o2-arena) [UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3](/event/ufc-286) took place live from the O2 Arena in London in March 18, 2023. See the [Final Results](https://www.ufc.com/news/results-ufc-286-edwards-vs-usman-3-results-highlights-winner-interview-o2-arena), [Official Scorecards](https://www.ufc.com/news/official-judges-scorecards-ufc-286-edwards-vs-usman-3) and [Who Won Bonuses](https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-bonus-coverage-2023-performance-fight-of-the-night) - and relive the action on [ UFC Fight Pass](https://www.ufcfightpass.com/)! [Jennifer Maia](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jennifer-maia) defeats Casey O’Neill by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) [Marvin Vettori](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/marvin-vettori) defeats Roman Dolidze by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) [Lerone Murphy](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/lerone-murphy) defeats Gabriel Santos by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) [Veronica Hardy](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/veronica-macedo) defeats Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

The fight game produces profound changes in the blink of an eye. In August, Usman was 56 seconds away from tying the all-time UFC win streak record and sweeping ...

Their collision is likely to produce not only another fantastic fight but also a shortlisted contender in the lightweight division. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Edwards, clearly down on the scorecards, uncorked a brilliant head kick that laid out Usman for good. Edwards brought a rare UFC championship home to England and must defend it against his greatest rival in their trilogy fight. Leon Edwards and his thousands of hometown supporters welcome Kamaru Usman to their colosseum on Saturday night. Improbably, Edwards lulled Usman into a trap that changed the landscape of the welterweight division.

The welterweight title is up for grabs in London at UFC 286. Follow live.

Usman, 35, beat [Tyron Woodley](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2501926/tyron-woodley) by unanimous decision to win the championship at UFC 235 in March 2019. Edwards, 31, is the first Jamaican-born champion in UFC history and owns wins over Edwards (20-3, 1 NC) is unbeaten in 11 straight fights. It was a stunning comeback, the best knockout of 2022, and it won Edwards the UFC welterweight title. Less than 60 seconds from a sure defeat, Edwards pulled a Hail Mary, finishing the dominant champion at UFC 278. He was the undisputed best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet and about one minute away from another accolade that would vault him into a discussion about the greatest fighters of all time.

Tonight, UFC fighters Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman will face off in London for the third time in a much-anticipated bout.

The early prelims will be available to watch on UFC Fight Pass, which charges a $9.99 monthly subscription fee. Usman won a 2015 match against Edwards in his official debut as a UFC athlete, but lost to Edwards during a 2022 rematch. But there are other exciting matches on the main card, including Rafael Fiziev vs.

Welterweight champion Edwards defends his belt title against former champion Usman in the main event of UFC 286 tonight at THe O2 arena in London whilst ...

Maia is a game contender and is matching the output of O'Neill on the feet. Dolidze is just a tad sharper on the feet as Vettori is playing catch-up. Right at the end of a big round for Gaethje, he lands a big takedown. And a good kick to the body from the Brit. Maia is controlling the pace of this fight and O'Neill could very well be two rounds down. Gaethje started to up his output halfway through the round as he was landing some good overhand rights. The round ends on its feet and we appear to have a wide open fight now. Gaethje then lands a big one coming out of the clinch. Usman attempts to get Edwards down and the hometown fighter grabs the cage. The co-main event is set to have fans on the edge of their seats as highlight-reel fighters Gaethje and Fiziev meet in a lightweight clash. Another very tight round and this could be going any way into the fifth. Now just the second British champion in UFC history, Edwards will be cheered on by the London crowd tonight whilst he attempts to prove his knockout win was no fluke.

Follow live updates as Leon Edwards defends the welterweight title against Kamaru Usman, after Justin Gaethje faces Rafael Fiziev.

Still Usman comes forwards. Edwards bothers Usman with a hard low kick, then lands a body kick! Usman stares him down after the buzzer! Usman complains again, this time about an alleged kick to the groin. He has Edwards against the fence, but Edwards stands – the crowd erupts! Once again, Usman is controlling Edwards against the cage, but once again the Briton stands.

Who will walk out of the O2 Arena as the UFC welterweight champion. The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from the trilogy fight at UFC 286 ...

Leon Edwards had a resounding answer for critics of his Hail Mary victory last time out, beating Kamaru Usman by majority decision to retain his ...

Edwards, who was born in Jamaica and now fights out of Birmingham, England, really changed the complexity of the fight with his anti-wrestling. "I knew it was a close fight," Usman said. According to UFC Stats, Edwards outlanded Usman 123-113 in total strikes and defended 11 of his 15 takedown attempts. Edwards was clearly losing to Usman (20-3) at UFC 278 when he landed a stunning head kick that knocked the then-champion and No. It was a much different fight and different Edwards from eight months ago. Two judges scored the five-round title bout 48-46 in favor of Edwards while a third scored it a 47-47 draw.

Leon Edwards held on to his welterweight title with a points win over Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight at UFC 286.

And he made a sharp start to the second as he targeted Usman's legs before he wobbled his challenger momentarily with a knee to his head. Usman continued to work his way into the fight with another takedown early in the third round. But Edwards landed successive body kicks before successfully defending a takedown attempt against the cage as he did enough to edge the first session.

Edwards (21-3) recorded his first defense of the UFC's 170-pound championship on Saturday in front of a home crowd at O2 Arena in London, earning a majority ...

Edwards, who was born in Jamaica and now fights out of Birmingham, England, really changed the complexity of the fight with his anti-wrestling. "I knew it was a close fight," Usman said. According to UFC Stats, Edwards outlanded Usman 123-113 in total strikes and defended 11 of his 15 takedown attempts. Edwards was clearly losing to Usman (20-3) at UFC 278 when he landed a stunning head kick that knocked the then-champion and No. It was a much different fight and different Edwards from eight months ago. Two judges scored the five-round title bout 48-46 in favor of Edwards while a third scored it a 47-47 draw.

Leon Edwards sent a statement to all the doubters and the welterweight division at UFC 286, defeating Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight by majority ...

However, his toughness and endurance were key factors in the win. Jennifer Maia made it clear that she still wants to be considered a threat in the division. O'Neill made a late run in the third round. The clean sweep on one card stood out because Dolidze got off to a strong start. His leg kicks and powerful striking were the difference in a fight that derails some of Fiziev's momentum. Marvin Vettori escaped with an important win over Roman Dolidze to kick off the main card. The 34-year-old put on a striking clinic against the previously unbeaten O'Neill. That puts a small damper on the win, but Edwards still scored enough in the eyes of two judges to get the nod and retain his championship belt. The welterweight's ability to win fights by submission is something to behold. But beating The Highlight in an absolute brawl is always a tough test. Fiziev impressed early with his speed and established himself as a threat to Gaethje early on. But it was Edwards, skills and endurance that helped carry him to the decision win.

Colby Covington arrived as backup for Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 and said he could fight Conor McGregor.

"He talks all this s***, he talks about me in the media," he raged. "The food sucks," he suggested. I've proved to the UFC my worth and my value." "The weather sucks. "These other two idiots, they walk down the street and not one in 10 people are going to recognise them. "In America, we like to quote the great poet [rapper] Lil Wayne. The guy couldn't hold my f****** jockstrap." If they want to sit down and they think that's the biggest and best fight they can do, let's do it." I'm glad to boost the ratings and bring some electricity to this O2 Arena." "Did you hear me cry, did you hear me make excuses?" The confirmation call came at "about 10 p.m." "If Dana White comes and taps on my shoulder, I'm stepping in that cage tonight and I will bring that belt back to America, where it belongs.

Leon Edwards scored the majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman to successfully defend the UFC welterweight title at UFC 286.

With the win, Edwards is 2-1 in his three bouts against Usman although this one was not as dramatic as their last fight at UFC 278. Edwards earned a big boost fighting in front of his hometown crowd at the O2 arena in London as he landed clear strikes and did his best to counter Usman's strong showing. When Edwards was announced the winner of the fight, it sent the crowd into a frenzy.

Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title Saturday in London, beating challenger Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 by majority decision.

“I’m not done.” Edwards evaded two more takedown attempts in the final round and caught Usman with an uppercut, but took a hit to the body as his title defense went down to the wire. A similar pattern unfolded in the fourth, which was just as tight, with Edwards looking to keep his distance as Usman tried to get in close.

Edwards made the first defence of his UFC welterweight title by beating Kamaru Usman in London and 'Rocky' will now face Colby Covington in his next fight.

Covington will look to win the welterweight belt on his third attempt having previously come up short twice in his title fights against former champion Usman. Covington was in London to watch Edwards beat Usman as he flew over from America on short notice to serve as a backup fighter for their title clash. Edwards downplayed a fight with Covington next and said he'd rather fight Jorge Masvidal, granted 'Gamebred' can get past Gilbert Burns in their fight next month. I'm the ultimate professional unlike these other guys as I stay ready to fight." Not to mention that he's the second or third best guy in the world." 'Rocky' put on a perfect gameplan as he nullified the takedown threat from Usman across five rounds to win by majority decision with scores of 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47.

"The Spider" will be inducted into the pioneer wing and will join previously announced contemporaries Jose Aldo and Jens Pulver at the 2023 UFC Hall of Fame ...

He was an absolute artist inside the Octagon, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer." Silva (34-11, 1 NC) made a sensational UFC debut in 2006 when he knocked out Chris Leben in just 49 seconds. Former middleweight champion Anderson Silva, on the short list of those in contention for greatest of all-time in MMA history, had his name announced during the broadcast of Saturday's UFC 286 pay-per-view card in London.

Undoubtedly one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Anderson Silva will receive an honor worthy of his legendary resume this summer.

Cementing a legacy as one of the best to ever do it! After losing his middleweight title to Chris Weidman in 2013, Silva would go on to win just one more fight before his retirement seven years later. He will be officially inducted into the pioneer wing during International Fight Week in July.

"Anderson Silva is one of the greatest athletes of all time," UFC president Dana White said in a statement. "Anderson's 16-fight winning streak in the UFC, 10 ...

[Jake Paul](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/5123196/jake-paul) defeated Silva in a boxing match, Silva's most recent fight, last October. His nine UFC title finishes are the most in promotion history, and he's tied for the most KO/TKOs in UFC middleweight history. "Anderson's 16-fight winning streak in the UFC, 10 successful title defenses and almost seven years as middleweight champion were one of the most remarkable things we've ever seen in professional sports. [Anderson Silva](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3154729/anderson-silva), the former longtime UFC middleweight champion, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, the promotion announced Saturday during the UFC 286 broadcast. Silva will go into the Hall as part of the pioneer wing. Few dominated the sport like Silva did.

The only thing that could be said Saturday about the news that Anderson Silva was elected to the UFC Hall of Fame in its pioneer wing is this: What took so ...

Former longtime middleweight champion Anderson Silva will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, the promotion announced on Saturday.

[Jake Paul](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/5123196/jake-paul) defeated Silva in a boxing match, Silva's most recent fight, last October. His nine UFC title finishes are the most in promotion history, and he's tied for the most KO/TKOs in UFC middleweight history. "Anderson's 16-fight winning streak in the UFC, 10 successful title defenses and almost seven years as middleweight champion were one of the most remarkable things we've ever seen in professional sports. [Anderson Silva](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3154729/anderson-silva), the former longtime UFC middleweight champion, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, the promotion announced Saturday during the UFC 286 broadcast. Silva will go into the Hall as part of the pioneer wing. Few dominated the sport like Silva did.

Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title by defeating Kamaru Usman by majority decision at UFC 286 on Saturday in London; I knew I could go out there ...

I've always said it from the start, I knew I'd see Leon again and I'm not done. "I think I did enough to win the fight," Usman, 35, told BT Sport after the defeat. Edwards made an encouraging start, connecting with two heavy body kicks in the opening round.

Anderson Silva To Be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame: Joining the Class of 2023 alongside the likes of Jose Aldo and Jens Pulver.

[Anderson “The Spider” Silva](https://hypebeast.com/tags/anderson-silva) is set to be inducted into the [UFC](https://hypebeast.com/tags/ufc) Hall of Fame this year alongside the likes of Jose Aldo and Jens Pulver. He was a one-time UFC middleweight champion and set the record as the longest title holder for 2,457 days. He was an absolute artist inside the Octagon, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.”