| Event: | UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 |
| Date: | Sat., Mar. 18, 2023 |
| Start time: | 5:00 PM ET (Main card) 3:00 PM ET (Prelims card) |
| Total Fights: | 14 |
| Main Event: | Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman |
| Venue: | O2 Arena |
| Location: | London, England |
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the O2 Arena for UFC 286 in London, England. A welterweight match between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman is set to headline this event. “Edwards vs. Usman 3” will take place on Saturday, Mar. 18, in 1 year and 9 months ago.
On Saturday night, we’ll also watch Justin Gaethje battle Rafael Fiziev in an exciting clash. Joanne Wood vs. Luana Carolina are targeted for a big clash that’s also slated to take place at UFC 286. Other announced fights include Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena; and Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze.
So who is fighting on UFC 286 on March 18th? Let’s take a look!
UFC 286 card
UFC 286 fight card consists of three sections: early prelims, prelims, and the main card. Early prelims showcase new and up-and-coming fighters. The preliminary card usually features four to five fights, ending with an exciting matchup just before the main card begins. The main card features the highly-anticipated fights, including the main event.
“Edwards vs. Usman 3” is a PPV event, which means prelims and the main card will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ streaming service. Find out how to watch the full event here.
Here are the bouts reported for UFC 286 thus far in no particular order:
Main event:
- Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman
Full card:
- Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev
- Joanne Wood vs. Luana Carolina
- Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena
- Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze
- Lerone Murphy vs. Unknown Fighter
- Chris Duncan vs. Omar Morales
- Jack Shore vs. Makwan Amirkhani
- Sam Patterson vs. Yanal Ashmoz
- Muhammad Mokaev vs. Jafel Cavalcante Filho
- Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Dusko Todorovic
- Jake Hadley vs. Malcolm Gordon
- Jennifer Maia vs. Casey O’Neill
Please note, UFC 286 fight card, bout order, and the number of matches subject to change due to unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, but rest assured that Kamaru Usman versus Leon Edwards will be just one of the highlights on this fun night.
UFC 286 time
While final details are still waiting to be confirmed, the UFC 286 preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main ‘Edwards vs. Usman 3’ card is set to start at 5:00 PM, with the main event beginning around 7:00 PM PM.
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