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UFC returns to London for the third time in 12 months on Saturday, March 18, with a rematch of one of the most exhilarating fights of 2022. The O2 hosts once again as British UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards headlines the card against No. 1 ranked Kamaru Usman in a trilogy bout. In the co-main, No. 3 contender Justin Gaethje faces off against No. 6 ranked Rafael Fiziev in a lightweight battle.
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3 Early Prelims kickoff Saturday, March 18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT in the United States on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. The Prelims air at 3pm ET / 12pm PT on ESPN News and the Main Card will air exclusively on ESPN+ in the U.S. at 5pm ET / 2pm PT.
On the first episode of UFC 286 Embedded, champ Leon Edwards trains with a new confidence. Rafael Fiziev sightsees in the cold. Teammates Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje debate fashion before heading back to work in the gym.
On the second episode of UFC 286 Embedded, champion Leon Edwards enjoys the home turf advantage. Marvin Vettori arrives early to adapt. Rafael Fiziev expects to entertain. Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje study tape before they train.
On the third episode of UFC 286 Embedded, champ Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman stay focused on their title rematch. Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev check in and cross paths. Bryan Barberena settles in; Roman Dolidze trains hard.
On the fourth episode of UFC 286 Embedded, Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje keep their energy up in the gym. Rafael Fiziev and champ Leon Edwards open up at media day.
On the fifth episode of UFC 286 Embedded, Gunnar Nelson gets a break from the fighter hotel. Casey O’Neill goes all out in the gym. Bryan Barberena sightsees. At the presser, things heat up for Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman’s title threematch; Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev promise a show.
On the sixth episode of UFC 286 Embedded, the stars of UFC 286 weigh in and then face off, and the stage is set for the championship rubber match between champ Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, as well as for Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev.
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3 took place live from the O2 Arena in London in March 18, 2023. See the Final Results, Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses - and relive the action on UFC Fight Pass!