UFC 286 live fight updates, results, highlights from Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3

A revenge-minded Kamaru Usman will enter enemy territory to face Leon Edwards in a trilogy bout as he bids to reclaim the UFC welterweight title on March 18.

This encounter takes place at the O2 Arena in London, a familiar setting for the Birmingham-born Edwards. 

The series is tied 1-1. Who will walk out of London as the UFC welterweight champion? The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from UFC 286. Stay tuned!

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UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 results, highlights

20:10 GMT: Look away now if you’re of a delicate disposition. Sam Patterson suffered a shuddering defeat to Yanal Ashmoz.

WATCH: Yanal Ashmoz sends Sam Patterson into a different dimension with this FILTHY knockout at #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/jCozwcfwJX

— Shakiel Mahjouri (@Shak_Fu) March 18, 2023

19:45 GMT: Hugely popular prospect Mohammed Mokaev escaped a submission defeat… and scored a late win by the same method. Wow!

How did Mokaev survive this kneebar 🤯 #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/Iblp98J7Sx

— Combat Sports UK (@CombatSportsUK) March 18, 2023

Mokaev gets the submission

(He has one leg)

pic.twitter.com/rlS3iAfrrp

— 🌴ᴛʜᴇᴀʀᴛᴏꜰᴡᴀʀ🌴 (@TheArtOfWar6) March 18, 2023

19:20 GMT: Lerone Murphy edged to a split decision over Gabriel Santos, winning 29-28 on two cards and losing by the same scoreline on the other.

Dudes are swinging!!!!

Back and forth as we head to round 3️⃣. #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/mRVcC7xFpi

— UFC (@ufc) March 18, 2023

19:00 GMT: Here’s how Veronica Hardy celebrated her win over Juliana Miller – three years and four days after she retired from MMA with concussion issues.

A victory three years in the making! 👏

🇻🇪 Veronica Hardy opens Fight Day with a well-deserved win! #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/o3PcPBT14z

— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) March 18, 2023

18:30 GMT: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ coverage of UFC 286, live from the O2 Arena in London!

Let’s go through the early results so far:

Veronica Hardy def. Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jai Herbert and Ludovit Klein share a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Joanne Wood def. Luana Carolina by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 29-28)
Jake Hadley def. Malcolm Gordon by TKO (strikes) at 1:01 of Round 1
Christian Leroy Duncan def. Dusko Todorovic by TKO (injury) at 1:52 of Round 1
Lerone Murphy def. Gabriel Santos via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

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

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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UFC 286 results

Main card

• Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 for the UFC welterweight title 
• Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev; Lightweights
• Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena; Welterweights
• Jennifer Maia vs. Casey O’Neill; Flyweights
• Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze; Middleweights

Prelims

• Jack Shore vs. Makwan Amirkhani, Featherweights
• Sam Patterson vs. Yanal Ashmoz; Lightweights
• Chris Duncan vs. Omar Morales; Lightweights
• Muhammad Mokaev vs. Jafel Filho; Flyweights

FIGHT PASS Prelims 

• Lerone Murphy vs. Gabriel Santos; Featherweights
• Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Dusko Todorovic; Middleweights
• Malcolm Gordon vs. Jake Hadley; Flyweights
• Joanne Wood vs. Luana Carolina; Flyweights
• Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein; Lightweights
• Juliana Miller vs. Veronica Hardy; Flyweights

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