When Leon Edwards lost to Kamaru Usman in 2015, "Rocky" adapted, going on a seven-year unbeaten streak. He beat Usman in the rematch in August 2022 and won the UFC welterweight title.
How will Usman do against Edwards a few months removed from their second bout?
Edwards defends the UFC welterweight title against Usman at UFC 286 on March 18 in Edwards’ backyard in London. It will be Usman’s first time competing in London as a pro and the first time he has been looking for a rebound win since 2013. Usman had 19 straight wins before the Edwards rematch.
Usman was winning their bout at UFC 278 until a surprise head kick in the last minute of the fifth round took him down. Edwards believes Usman, who has been quiet heading into fight week, is a different man following the loss.
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“For him, the fight was going his way,” Edwards told BT Sport via MMA Junkie. “What does he change? The way he fought me last is the way he fights. I can’t see him, in the space of five, six months, being a totally different fighter. I just can’t see it happening.
"A knockout affects everyone different. He’s 35, 36 years old, coming off a knockout, and fighting the same guy who’s just knocked him out. Let's see how he comes back and how he reacts.”
The O2 Arena will be the place to be, as Edwards is one of many U.K.-based fighters to compete on the card.
The Sporting News will provide weigh-in results for UFC 286. Follow along as each fighter on the card attempts to make weight.
UFC 286 weigh-in results
Main card
- Leon Edwards (c) (170) vs. Kamaru Usman (170) 3 for the UFC welterweight title
- Justin Gaethje (156) vs. Rafael Fiziev (156); Lightweights
- Gunnar Nelson (170) vs. Bryan Barberena (171); Welterweights
- Jennifer Maia (125) vs. Casey O'Neill (125); Flyweights
- Marvin Vettori (185.5) vs. Roman Dolidze (186); Middleweights
Prelims
- Jack Shore (146) vs. Makwan Amirkhani (146), Featherweights
- Sam Patterson (155.5) vs. Yanal Ashmoz (146); Lightweights
- Chris Duncan (156) vs. Omar Morales (156); Lightweights
- Muhammad Mokaev (126) vs. Jafel Filho (125.5); Flyweights
FIGHT PASS Prelims
- Lerone Murphy (145.5) vs. Gabriel Santos (145.5); Featherweights
- Christian Leroy Duncan (185.5) vs. Dusko Todorovic (186); Middleweights
- Malcolm Gordon (129.5) vs. Jake Hadley (126); Flyweights
- Joanne Wood (126) vs. Luana Carolina (126); Flyweights
- Jai Herbert (156) vs. Ludovit Klein (156); Lightweights
- Juliana Miller (125.5) vs. Veronica Hardy (125.5); Flyweights
*Colby Covington (170) - back-up for the main event
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What is Leon Edwards’ height?
Leon Edwards is 6-0.
What is Kamaru Usman’s height?
Kamaru Usman is 6-0.
What is Leon Edwards’ reach?
Leon Edwards has a reach of 74 inches.
What is Kamaru Usman’s reach?
Kamaru Usman has a reach of 76 inches.
When is UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3?
- Date: Saturday, March 18 | Sunday, March 19
- Early FIGHT PASS Prelims: 1 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. GMT | 4 a.m. AEDT
- Prelims: 3 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. GMT | 6 a.m. AEDT
- Main card: 5 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. GMT | 8 a.m. AEDT
- Main event: 8 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT (approx.)
UFC 286 takes place on Match 18. The FIGHT PASS prelims will begin at around 1 p.m. ET. The prelims will go live at 3 p.m. ET and the main card starts at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV. Edwards and Usman should make their way to the octagon around 8 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. March 18 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. March 18 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sat. March 18 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. March 19 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 286 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
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Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 price: How much does UFC 286 cost?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 286 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 286 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 286 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
BT Sport Box Office will charge £19.99 to access live coverage of the card. The buying window opens on March 10.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $74.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $99.98, then $69.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $88.98, then $13.99/month |
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