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Pros react after Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC 286
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 event in London was headlined by a welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Edwards (21-3 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a ten-fight winning streak, his most recent being his stunning knockout victory over Usman at UFC 278. Coincidentally, Leon’s most previous defeat had come back in December of 2015, when he was outpointed by ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ at UFC on Fox 17.
UFC 286 Results: Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 event in London is headlined by a welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Edwards (20-3 MMA) will enter the contest on a ten-fight winning streak, his most recent of course being his stunning knockout victory over Usman at UFC 278. Coincidentally, Leon’s most recent defeat came back in December of 2015 when he was outpointed by ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ at UFC on Fox 17.
Pros react after Justin Gaethje defeats Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 event was co-headlined by a key lightweight matchup featuring Justin Gaethje taking on Rafael Fiziev. Gaethje (24-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since being defeated by Charles Oliveira at UFC 274. Prior to that setback, ‘The Highlight’ had earned a unanimous decision victory over Michael Chandler in a bout that given ‘Fight of the Year’ honors for 2021.
UFC 286 Results: Justin Gaethje defeats Rafael Fiziev (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 event is co-headlined by a key lightweight matchup featuring Justin Gaethje taking on Rafael Fiziev. Gaethje (23-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since being defeated by Charles Oliveira at UFC 274. Prior to that setback, ‘The Highlight’ was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Michael Chandler in a bout that given ‘Fight of the Year’ honors for 2021.
Pros react after Marvin Vettori defeats Roman Dolidze at UFC 286
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 main card lineup featured a middleweight matchup between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze. Vettori (19-6-1 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision setback to Robert Whittaker in his most previous effort at UFC Paris. Prior to that loss, ‘The Italian Dream’ was coming off a decision win over Paulo Costa in October of 2021.
UFC 286 Results: Marvin Vettori defeats Roman Dolidze
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 main card lineup features a middleweight matchup between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze. Vettori (18-6-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision setback to Robert Whittaker in his most recent effort at UFC Paris. Prior to that loss, ‘The Italian Dream’ had outpointed Paulo Costa in October of 2021.
UFC 286: 'Edwards vs. Usman 3' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 17, 2023
The Octagon returns to London for tonight’s UFC 286 event, a fifteen-bout fight card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3. Edwards (20-3 MMA) will enter the contest on a ten-fight winning streak, his most recent of course being his stunning knockout victory over Usman at UFC 278. Coincidentally, Leon’s most recent defeat came back in December of 2015 when he was outpointed by ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ at UFC on Fox 17.
Mario Bautista wants "firefight" with Cody Garbrandt after submission win over Guido Cannetti: "I think I could bring his wild style out"
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2023
Mario Bautista knew he would be able to finish Guido Cannetti early at UFC Las Vegas. After Bautista submitted Benito Lopez in the first round, he wasn’t sure what would be next for him but was surprised when he was offered Cannetti. Although it wasn’t the fight he was hoping for, Bautista knew he had to make a statement and finish Cannetti early.
Belal Muhammad blasts Colby Covington after 'Chaos' weighs-in as UFC 286 backup fighter: "turns down a fight on the same card"
Josh Evanoff - March 17, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad appears to be unhappy with Colby Covington. UFC 286 is slated for this Saturday night on pay-per-view from London, England. The card is headlined by the welterweight trilogy bout between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. In their first outing in December 2015, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ won by unanimous decision.
Kayla Harrison admits PFL championship loss to Larissa Pacheco might be "best thing" to happen: "Working on the areas I need to work on"
Josh Evanoff - March 17, 2023
PFL women’s lightweight contender Kayla Harrison is seemingly grateful for her loss to Larissa Pacheco. The former Judoka has been out of action since her trilogy bout with the Brazilian last November. The two female lightweights headlined PFL’s championship card, but few expected the main event to be competitive. In their prior two outings, Harrison dominated Pacheco, and many figured that would be the case in the third matchup.
Colby Covington reacts after weighing-in as the backup fighter at UFC 286
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2023
Colby Covington surprised many when he weighed in as the backup fighter for UFC 286. At the UFC 286 press conference, Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman were both asked about the rumor that Covington was spotted in London and whether or not he was the backup fighter. Both said this was the first they heard of it, so many put it to rest.
Watch Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman’s heated exchange at the UFC 286 ceremonial weigh-ins (Video)
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2023
Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman had a heated final faceoff ahead of UFC 286. Edwards and Usman are set for their trilogy match on Saturday night in London after the Brit won the belt back in August with a fifth-round head kick KO. Since then, the two have trash-talked each other more to add hype to the fight and after the ceremonial weigh-ins, the talk continued.
Khamzat Chimaev confirms his intentions of fighting for the UFC welterweight title: “Soon I’ll take my belt from this two clowns”
Susan Cox - March 17, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev has confirmed his intentions of fighting for the UFC welterweight title. Chimaev (12-0 MMA) last fought in September of 2022 at UFC 279 where he defeated Kevin Holland (23-9 MMA) via submission at 2:13 of round one.
Former UFC fighter Antonio Carlos Junior expelled from Big Brother Brasil after committing a case of sexual harassment
Susan Cox - March 17, 2023
Former UFC fighter Antonio Carlos Junior has been expelled from Big Brother Brasil after committing a case of sexual harassment. Antonio Carlos Junior (15-5 MMA) won season three of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ back in 2014. Following the victory Junior was signed by the UFC and enjoyed a seven year run with the promotion.
UFC 286: ‘Edwards vs. Usman 3’ Weigh-in Results - One Fighter Misses Weight
Susan Cox - March 17, 2023
UFC 286 takes place tomorrow, March 18th, 2023 at the O2 Arena in London, England. Headlining the event is the trilogy bout between Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA) and Kamaru Usman (20-2 MMA) in the welterweight main event.
Darren Till reacts to recent comments from Dillon Danis: “How can I respond to a guy who pulled out of a fight with KSI?”
Harry Kettle - March 17, 2023
Former UFC fighter Darren Till has given his reaction to recent remarks from Dillon Danis regarding his boxing future. Earlier this year, Darren Till opted to leave the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He did so following a poor run of form with the promotion, ending in a loss to Dricus du Plessis back in December.
Justin Gaethje admits he's more likely to shoot for the first takedown in fight with Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286: "I'll ponder that"
Cole Shelton - March 16, 2023
Justin Gaethje came from a wrestling background, yet he has yet to shoot for a takedown in the UFC. However, that may change at UFC 286. Gaethje has fought 10 times in the UFC – and will make the walk for the 11th time on Saturday – and has yet to shoot for a takedown. Although he is known for his brawling style, that does come as a surprise given he has the wrestling pedigree, but Gaethje says he hasn’t had to use it ever.
Kamaru Usman says there isn't "many more things left" for him after he beats Leon Edwards at UFC 286
Cole Shelton - March 16, 2023
Kamaru Usman doesn’t think there is much left for him to accomplish after UFC 286. Usman is looking to reclaim his welterweight title in the main event in the trilogy match against Leon Edwards in London, England. The two had their rematch back in August with Edwards winning by fifth-round head kick KO and even before that fight, many wondered how much longer Usman had left.