Completed MMA Bout
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman III
Main Event | UFC Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs
Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman via 5 Round Decision
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"Rocky" "Nigerian Nightmare"
| 20-3-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 20-2-0 | ||
| Climbed to 21-3 | Record After Fight | Fell to 20-3 | ||
| +210 (Moderate Underdog) | Betting Odds | -270 (Moderate Favorite) | ||
| Champion | Title | Challenger | ||
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| Birmingham, England | Fighting out of | Boca Raton, Florida | ||
| 31 years, 6 months, 3 weeks | Age at Fight | 35 years, 10 months, 1 week | ||
| 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs) | ||
| 6'2" (188cm) | Height | 6'0" (183cm) | ||
| 74.0" (188cm) | Reach | 76.0" (193cm) | ||
| Ultimate Training Centre | Gym | Kill Cliff FC |
- Bout Information
- Event: UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
- Date: Saturday 03.18.2023 at 12:30 PM ET
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: O2 Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: London, England
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 15 of 15)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Michael Bisping, Daniel Cormier
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Daniel Cormier
- Edwards Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Usman Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Title on Line: UFC Welterweight Championship
- Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Edwards
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Edwards vs. Usman III Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Predictions: 5039
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Event Discussion
03.19.2023 | 7:01 PM ET
I still don't understand Gaethje's cardio. 1 round with Khabib and he was breathing heavy as ****, 3 rounds with Fiziev after numerous body shots and he looked like he could go for another 2 rounds.
