UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3: On March 18 in London at the O2 Arena, UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards defends his title for the first time against former champion and rival Kamaru Usman, who he defeated to win the championship last August. Before being hit in the head with the knockout blow, Kamaru Usman, who had previously defeated Edwards in 2015, had the upper hand. This trilogy bout is Usman’s chance to prove to the world that he is far superior to Leon Edwards and get revenge for his lone UFC defeat. Follow the latest UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN
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How Kamaru Usman can avenge his loss against Leon Edwards?
According to all three judges ‘ scores, Usman had a commanding 39-37 lead over the competition. Nevertheless, Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) unexpectedly connected with the blow he needed to knock Usman out without any additional strikes.
The former champion was taken to the hospital as a precaution after the knockout but declined to speak with UFC announcer Joe Rogan inside the octagon during the post-fight interview.
Usman was just 56 seconds away from matching Anderson Silva’s 16-fight UFC winning streak and achieving a brand-new zenith as champion. Although it would be a big shock if Edwards defeated Usman again, it is a distinct possibility. Usman must now compete only to keep his title; if he loses, his path to the top will take a different turn.
Although Edwards (20-3) will start as an underdog on the fight night, he recently defeated Usman by spectacular knockout (20-2). With the most important fight of his career, he now seeks to extend his 11-bout winning streak. He will forever change the narrative if he defeats Usman twice; he will become renowned for his head kick and superiority over Usman.
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3 | Main Card
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- (Welterweight Title bout) Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman
- (Lightweight bout) Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev
- (Welterweight bout) Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barberena
- (Middleweight bout) Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze
- (Women’s flyweight bout) Joanne Wood vs Luana Coralina
