UFC 286 India Time: UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman 3 is now well and truly a global event. Given the hype surrounding the Edwards vs Usman trilogy, it will be no surprise if UFC 286 will draw huge global numbers. And one of the biggest contributors to these numbers could be India. So here’s what Indian MMA fans need to know about UFC 286 and how to watch UFC 286 in India. Follow UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3 LIVE Streaming Updates with Insidesport.IN.
UFC 286 will take place at the O2 Arena in London, UK. Therefore, the timings will be slightly different from what fans are usually used to. Generally, fans in India tune into the action on Sunday morning. However, this time things will be different.
UFC 286 India Time: Edwards vs Usman 3 Live: How to Watch UFC 286 Live in India? Check Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman 3 Fight Card
UFC 286 India time: What time does Edwards vs Usman 3 start in India?
Fans in India can tune into the UFC 286 prelims at 10:30 PM on Saturday, March 18. This is very different from the usual routine. The prelims will then start at 12:30 AM on Sunday, March 19, while the main card will kick off at 2:30 AM.
Thus, fans in India can watch the main event between Edwards and Usman at approximately 3:30 AM, early on Sunday morning. Thus, this will definitely affect the viewership numbers. Usually, the main events are later in the morning, around 10:30 AM. However, since it is so early in the morning, the India numbers will definitely be lower.
In terms of the telecast, fans in India can watch the UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3 event live on the Sony Network channels and on the Sony LIV app for free.
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3 full card
Main card
Leon Edwards (c) vs Kamaru Usman
Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev
Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena
Jennifer Maia vs Casey O’Neill
Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze
Prelims
Jack Shore vs Makwan Amirkhani
Chris Duncan vs Omar Morales
Sam Patterson vs Yanal Ashmoz
Muhammad Mokaev vs Jafel Filho
Early Prelims
Lerone Murphy vs Gabriel Santos
Christian Leroy Duncan vs Duško Todorović
Malcolm Gordon vs Jake Hadley
Joanne Wood vs Luana Carolina
Jai Herbert vs Ludovít Klein
Juliana Miller vs Veronica Macedo
So there you have it. That’s everything fans in India need to know about UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman. Do you think the timing will affect the viewership numbers?
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