UFC 286 Highlights: Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman: UFC News: What a night it has been at UFC 286. The octagon was filled with bone-crunching battles between rising stars and established champions, creating a rollercoaster ride of thrills and spills. But the question on everyone’s lips was whether Leon Edwards could defend his welterweight title against the very man he dethroned, Kamaru Usman. Well, we finally have an answer, and it’s a resounding yes. In an intense battle that lasted five rounds, ‘Rocky’ emerged victorious over ‘The Nigerian Nightmare,’ cementing his legacy in the sport and proving himself to be a true champion. So sit back, relax, and catch all the highlights of this unforgettable match below. Follow UFC 286 Live Streaming Updates with InsideSport.IN.
UFC 286 Highlights: Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman: ‘Rocky’ retains the welterweight championship after winning the trilogy fight against ‘The Nigerian Nightmare‘
UFC 286 Highlights: The details of Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman event
Leon Edwards made history last August with one of the greatest comebacks in UFC history, knocking out Kamaru Usman in the final minute of their welterweight title fight. This time, in front of his home country crowd, Edwards faced the daunting task of defending his title against Usman once again. And he did just that, but this time without the brutal KO head kick.
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The fight was closely contested, with both fighters landing good shots, but neither gaining a clear advantage throughout the five rounds. A pivotal moment occurred in the third round when Edwards was deducted a point for grabbing the fence to deny Usman a takedown attempt.
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In the end, Edwards emerged victorious with a majority decision, retaining his title in an absolute classic against an all-time great. This fight showcased Edwards’ greatness and cemented his status as one of the best fighters in the world.
UFC 286 Full Fight Results
Main Card:
- Main Event: Leon Edwards (W) vs Kamaru Usman – Via MD
- Co-Main: Justin Gaethje (W) vs Rafael Fiziev- Via UD
- Gunnar Nelson (W) vs Bryan Barberena -Via Sub
- Jennifer Maia (W) vs Casey O’Neill –Via UD
- Marvin Vettori (W) vs Roman Dolidz – Via UD
Prelims:
- Jack Shore (W) vs Makwan Amirkhani -Via Sub
- Chris Duncan (W) vs Omar Morales – Via SD
- Sam Patterson vs Yanal Ashmoz (W) – Via TKO
- Muhammad Mokaev (W) vs Jafel Filho – Via Sub
Early Prelims:
- Lerone Murphy (W) vs Gabriel Santos – Via SD
- Christian Duncan (W) vs Dusko Todorovic – Via TKO
- Jake Hadley (W) vs Malcolm Gordon – Via TKO
- Joanne Wood (W) vs Luana Carolina – Via SD
- Jai Herbert vs Ludovit Klein – Majority Draw
- Juliana Miller vs Veronica Macedo (W) – Via UD
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