(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Kamaru Usman after UFC 286 title loss?) Leon Edwards validated his welterweight title reign in the UFC 286 main event when he defeated Kamaru Usman to close out their trilogy. Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) earned a majority decision win over Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) in
Day: March 19, 2023
LONDON – Jennifer Maia left UFC 286 with her hand raised, but there’s still something that’s not sitting right with her. The former UFC women’s flyweight title challenger claimed her opponent, Casey O’Neill, was greased up entering their main card about at The O2 in London on Saturday. In the end, Maia (21-9-1 MMA, 6-5
The UFC 286 bonuses, gate and attendance where announced following UFC 286 on Saturday in London, England. UFC president Dana White announced the recipients of the performance-based bonuses during the event’s post-fight press conference. To no surprise, the co-main event between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev earned Fight of the Night honors. The other two
Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler recently wrapped their coaching duties for Season 31 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Sunday, former UFC two-division champion McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) released faceoff photos of him and former Bellator lightweight champ Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) with UFC president Dana White in the middle. McGregor offered no commentary with
LONDON – Dana White met with the media following Saturday’s UFC 286 and gave his thoughts on a number of topics. After welterweight champion Leon Edwards defended his title in a trilogy rematch against former champ Kamaru Usman, the UFC president talked about that result, what’s next for the champ, and other fallout from UFC
Coming off a loss to Dan Dubuque at CES 70 in September of last year, featherweight Nate Ghareeb was looking to get back on track when he took on Antonio Castillo Jr. at CES 71 in November. Following two rounds of action, Ghareeb was able to secure a submission win over Castillo and pick up
In case there was question, Kamaru Usman isn’t done yet. Following his UFC 286 loss to Leon Edwards on Satuday at The O2 Arena in London, Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) addressed the crowd with class as he vowed to keep on fighting despite being on the first multifight losing skid of his career. “I
While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage is a key talent, as well. See what the fighters from UFC 286 went with as their backing tracks in London. Veronica Hardy vs. Juliana Miller
Justin Gaethje Decisions Rafael Fiziev in UFC 286 Co-Main Event War A match between lightweight contenders, Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev, served at the UFC 286 co-main event on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, England. Fiziev entered the bout ranked No. 6 in the lightweight division and riding a six-fight winning streak. He
Leon Edwards defied the odds once again Saturday when he overcame a crucial point deduction to defeat Kamaru Usman for the second time in three head-to-head matchups. In the UFC 286 main event, Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) defeated Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) via majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47) to retain the promotion’s welterweight
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LONDON – Colby Covington is eyeing welterweight champion Leon Edwards for a July showdown. Covington was in attendance for Edwards’ (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) majority decision win over Kamaru Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 286 headliner at The O2. Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) weighed in as a backup and expects to be next
UFC fighters react to Leon Edwards defending title against Kamaru Usman The third fight between champion Leon Edwards and former champion Kamaru Usman was said to be the settling of the score. Each person had a win over the other and the stakes had never been higher. After five full rounds, Edwards scored the majority
The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including two to a fight most predicted would take Fight of the Night. After UFC 286, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in London. Check out the winners below. Performance of the Night: Jake Hadley Mar 18, 2023; London, UNITED KINGDOM;
LONDON – Leon Edwards doesn’t think Colby Covington deserves the next title shot. Welterweight champion Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) retained his title by defeating Kamaru Usman by majority decision in Saturday’s UFC 286 headliner at The O2. In attendance was Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC), who weighed in as a backup and was guaranteed a
UFC 286 Post-Fight Press Conference Video Following the UFC 286 event, the big winners and marquee names will field questions from the media during the post-fight press conference at the O2 Arena in London, England. Welterweight champion Leon Edwards defeated former titleholder Kamaru Usman in the fight card’s main event to retain the 170-pound championship.
LONDON – Colby Covington is next in line. Following the conclusion of the UFC 286 main event, in which Leon Edwards successfully defended the welterweight title against Kamaru Usman, UFC president Dana White confirmed to reporters including MMA Junkie that Covington will get the next crack at gold. “I don’t know when we’ll do it,