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Leon Edwards, the current UFC welterweight champion, looked down and out against Kamaru Usman going into the final round of their fight last August. However, ...

- Chris Duncan vs. - Start time: 9 p.m. - Justin Gaethje vs. - Leon Edwards vs. GMT / 8 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m.

Get live play-by-play and official results from Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 at UFC 286 in London.

There is a great anticipation ahead of UFC 286, in which Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman will be the headline fight. But, Jake Paul isn't so excited and won't ...

But, [Jake Paul](https://www.marca.com/en/boxing/jake-paul.html) isn't so excited and won't be attending the event in London. "Dana, why don't you lay off all that cocaine," was one of the lines in the song, which had a chorus of "f**k Dana, f**k Dana White". All the while, Jake Paul has been taking digs on social media at the UFC president and even released a diss track, in which he accused White of cocaine use. [UFC 286, in which Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman will be the headline fight](https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2023/03/18/64157b6122601d337a8b4571.html). [Edwards vs Usman 3: What time is the main event for UFC 286?](https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2023/03/18/64157b6122601d337a8b4571.html) [Kamaru Usman seeks revenge against Leon Edwards at UFC 286](https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2023/03/16/64132efe22601dce288b458a.html)

UFC flyweight fighter Jeff Molina is making news in the fight world for matters outside the octagon. Dailymail.com takes a deeper look at the 25-year-old ...

There was an unusual movement in the betting line of a fight between one of Krause's fighters -- Darrick Minner -- prior to Minner vs. Though, his UFC future is currently uncertain after being suspended by the NSAC in late December due to his links to Krause. Krause is currently suspended by the NSAC due to a suspicious betting investigation. It wasn't that long ago that there was school segregation, and that was like less than a person ago, something like Stonewall, that was like 50 years ago. UFC remains committed to cooperating with the appropriate authorities while this matter is being investigated.' 'In a sport like this where a majority of the fans being the homophobic c**ksuckers they are I didn't see myself doing this during this part of my career. As much as I'm getting hated/s***ted on I'm getting an equal amount of support and it means a f*** ton.' It's just crazy to me. Molina won his first UFC fight vs. That's not even a whole person ago, man – this is recent s***. I'm a pretty masculine dude and that bro-y banter and sus sense of humor has always been how I am. Molina began fighting as an amateur before arriving at Dana White's UFC.

UFC fighter Jeff Molina has announced that he is bisexual, after a video of him performing oral sex on another man was leaked online.

"I've tried to keep my dating life private from social media. "At the end of the day, I know my character, morals, and who I am as a person. "I wanted to be known for my skills and what I've dedicated the last 11 years of my life to not and not the 'bi UFC fighter' that I'm sure would just be translated to 'gay UFC fighter'.

UFC flyweight fighter Jeff Molina has announced that he is bisexual after an intimate video of him with another man leaked on social media.

I’ve tried to keep my dating life private from social media,” the 25-year-old Molina posted on Twitter on Friday. “To the awful disturbed person that decided to post this … “Not the way I wanted to do this but the chance to do it when I was ready was taken away from me.

The welterweight title is up for grabs in London at UFC 286. Follow live.

Usman had a number of bright spots throughout the fight, rattling the champion with punches, but it wasn't enough to get the job done. The scorecards read 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47. "London, you got yourself a hell of a guy, and a great champion," Usman said after the fight.

Jeff Molina has won three fights in the UFC but was forced to come out as bisexual after a private video was leaked.

It’s just crazy to me. People were saying some crazy s***.” Just be a decent human being, “At the end of the day I know my character, morals, and who I am as a person. “I wanted to be known for my skills and what I’ve dedicated the last 11 years of my life to and not [being] the ‘bi UFC fighter’ that I’m sure would just be translated to ‘gay UFC fighter’. He continued: “Not the way I wanted to do this but the chance to do it when I was ready was taken from me.

In the main event, UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards faces off for the third time against former champion Kamaru Usman in a winner-takes-all trilogy match.

[Veronica Hardy](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3803/veronica-hardy) [Jafel Filho](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/6137/jafel-filho) [Ludovit Klein](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4058/ludovit-klein) [Juliana Miller](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5531/juliana-miller) vs. [Luana Carolina](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4849/luana-carolina) [Jai Herbert](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5362/jai-herbert) vs. [Roman Dolidze](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4918/roman-dolidze) [Jake Hadley](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5105/jake-hadley) [Joanne Wood](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1848/joanne-wood) vs. [Dusko Todorovic](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5321/dusko-todorovic) [Malcolm Gordon](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2889/malcolm-gordon) vs. [Lerone Murphy](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5087/lerone-murphy) vs. [Jack Shore](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5111/jack-shore) vs. [Makwan Amirkhani](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3132/makwan-amirkhani) [Chris Duncan](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5805/chris-duncan) vs. [Gunnar Nelson](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/295/gunnar-nelson) vs. Usman 3 fight card, live blogs of all the main card fights, and more from The O2 Arena in London, England.

See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3, Live From The O2 Arena In London.

[Results, Highlights & More ](https://www.ufc.com/news/results-ufc-286-edwards-vs-usman-3-results-highlights-winner-interview-o2-arena) [Leon Edwards](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/leon-edwards) defeats Kamaru Usman by majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47) [Justin Gaethje](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/justin-gaethje) defeats Rafael Fiziev by majority decision (29-28, 29-28,. [Jack Shore](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jack-shore) defeats Makwan Amirkhani by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:27 of Round 2 [Muhammad Mokaev](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/liana-dzhodzhua-0) defeats Jafel Filho by submission at 4:32 of Round 3 [Christian Leroy Duncan](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/christian-leroy-duncan) defeats Dusko Todorovic by TKO (injury) at 1:52 of Round 1 [Results, Highlights & More ](https://www.ufc.com/news/results-ufc-286-edwards-vs-usman-3-results-highlights-winner-interview-o2-arena) [UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3](/event/ufc-286) took place live from the O2 Arena in London in March 18, 2023. See the [Final Results](https://www.ufc.com/news/results-ufc-286-edwards-vs-usman-3-results-highlights-winner-interview-o2-arena), [Official Scorecards](https://www.ufc.com/news/official-judges-scorecards-ufc-286-edwards-vs-usman-3) and [Who Won Bonuses](https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-bonus-coverage-2023-performance-fight-of-the-night) - and relive the action on [ UFC Fight Pass](https://www.ufcfightpass.com/)! [Jennifer Maia](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jennifer-maia) defeats Casey O’Neill by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) [Marvin Vettori](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/marvin-vettori) defeats Roman Dolidze by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) [Lerone Murphy](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/lerone-murphy) defeats Gabriel Santos by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) [Veronica Hardy](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/veronica-macedo) defeats Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Jeff Molina has posted a statement to his social media accounts after a video circulated on social media earlier this week.

Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman collide at UFC 286 on ESPN+. What time does UFC 286 start? How can you find a UFC 286 live stream? How can you stream UFC 286 ...

Visit [Hulu’s UFC page for additional information](https://www.hulu.com/ufc-ppv). [UFC pay-per-view events live on Hulu](https://help.hulu.com/s/article/espn-addon). [exclusive to ESPN+](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/2229206/595608/9070), so if you’re looking to stream this event, non-ESPN+ subscribers will need to sign up for ESPN+ (monthly or annual) [and then purchase UFC 286](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/2229206/595608/9070), as PPVs are only available to ESPN+ subscribers. You can also purchase ESPN+ for $9.99/month and then buy UFC 286 for $79.99. If you’re already an ESPN+ subscriber, you can purchase [ UFC 286 for $79.99](https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/2229206/595608/9070). [Hulu.com](https://hulu.com/), or any supported device. You can also purchase an ad-free Hulu version of the bundle for $19.99/month. Subscribers with the [ESPN+ add-on](https://help.hulu.com/s/article/espn-addon), as well as those who signed up for The Disney Bundle, can watch live events and ESPN+ programming on the Hulu app or website. Also on the UFC 286 card, Justin Gaethje battles Rafael Fiziev, Jennifer Maia takes on Casey O’Neill, and Gunnar Nelson and Bryan Barberena meet in the octagon. The action begins later this afternoon (March 18) with early preliminary bouts at 1:00 p.m. The pair once again collided in August of 2022, with Edwards knocking out Usman at UFC 278 to capture the welterweight title. The duo first clashed in December of 2015, with Usman defeating Edwards at a UFC on Fox event.

Tonight, UFC fighters Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman will face off in London for the third time in a much-anticipated bout.

The early prelims will be available to watch on UFC Fight Pass, which charges a $9.99 monthly subscription fee. Usman won a 2015 match against Edwards in his official debut as a UFC athlete, but lost to Edwards during a 2022 rematch. But there are other exciting matches on the main card, including Rafael Fiziev vs.

The fight game produces profound changes in the blink of an eye. In August, Usman was 56 seconds away from tying the all-time UFC win streak record and sweeping ...

Their collision is likely to produce not only another fantastic fight but also a shortlisted contender in the lightweight division. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Edwards, clearly down on the scorecards, uncorked a brilliant head kick that laid out Usman for good. Edwards brought a rare UFC championship home to England and must defend it against his greatest rival in their trilogy fight. Leon Edwards and his thousands of hometown supporters welcome Kamaru Usman to their colosseum on Saturday night. Improbably, Edwards lulled Usman into a trap that changed the landscape of the welterweight division.

Who will walk out of the O2 Arena as the UFC welterweight champion. The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from the trilogy fight at UFC 286 ...

Leon Edwards, the current UFC welterweight champion, looked down and out against Kamaru Usman going into the final round of their fight last August. However, ...

- Chris Duncan vs. - Start time: 9 p.m. - Justin Gaethje vs. - Leon Edwards vs. GMT / 8 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m.

Join MMA Junkie Radio's "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" for a live-streamed watch-along of UFC 286 in London.

Former longtime middleweight champion Anderson Silva will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, the promotion announced on Saturday.

[Jake Paul](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/5123196/jake-paul) defeated Silva in a boxing match, Silva's most recent fight, last October. His nine UFC title finishes are the most in promotion history, and he's tied for the most KO/TKOs in UFC middleweight history. "Anderson's 16-fight winning streak in the UFC, 10 successful title defenses and almost seven years as middleweight champion were one of the most remarkable things we've ever seen in professional sports. [Anderson Silva](https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3154729/anderson-silva), the former longtime UFC middleweight champion, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, the promotion announced Saturday during the UFC 286 broadcast. Silva will go into the Hall as part of the pioneer wing. Few dominated the sport like Silva did.

Who will walk out of the O2 Arena as the UFC welterweight champion. The Sporting News will provide results and highlights from the trilogy fight at UFC 286 ...

New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 286 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. and Mexico on the and scored a late win by the same method. 22:00 GMT: Colby Covington is in the building. 23:30 GMT: A huge roar as Leon Edwards makes his way to the ring! Otherwise, a hungry Kamaru Usman will devour him.— Daniel Yanofsky (@DanYanofsky) Leon Edwards needs to make a statement here. Edwards came into the ring making a gunshot gesture to his head. Usman looks for the back - Edwards knows he needs to stay off the ground - and doesn't get it. Usman's corner urge their man to rush at Edwards, who's a picture of intense concentration on the back foot. Edwards returns to his feet and socks in a hook before Usman tries to take him down again without success. The Briton keeps the belt!

"The Spider" will be inducted into the pioneer wing and will join previously announced contemporaries Jose Aldo and Jens Pulver at the 2023 UFC Hall of Fame ...

He was an absolute artist inside the Octagon, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer." Silva (34-11, 1 NC) made a sensational UFC debut in 2006 when he knocked out Chris Leben in just 49 seconds. Former middleweight champion Anderson Silva, on the short list of those in contention for greatest of all-time in MMA history, had his name announced during the broadcast of Saturday's UFC 286 pay-per-view card in London.

Undoubtedly one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, Anderson Silva will receive an honor worthy of his legendary resume this summer.

Cementing a legacy as one of the best to ever do it! After losing his middleweight title to Chris Weidman in 2013, Silva would go on to win just one more fight before his retirement seven years later. He will be officially inducted into the pioneer wing during International Fight Week in July.

The only thing that could be said Saturday about the news that Anderson Silva was elected to the UFC Hall of Fame in its pioneer wing is this: What took so ...

On Saturday's UFC 286 pay-per-view broadcast, it was announced that the longtime UFC middleweight champion will officially be inducted into the promotion's Hall ...

The Brazilian legend strung together 16 consecutive victories competing at 185 and 205 pounds. Along the way, “The Spider” recorded some of MMA’s most memorable finishes, dazzling opponents with his flashy striking and frustrating them with his elite grappling. [Dan Henderson](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/88/dan-henderson), [Forrest Griffin](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/44/forrest-griffin), [Chael Sonnen](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/103/chael-sonnen), and [Vitor Belfort](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/83/vitor-belfort), and firmly established himself as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters of all time. [Jose Aldo](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/7/jose-aldo) is also scheduled to join Silva and Pulver at this year’s Hall of Fame ceremony, which takes place in July during International Fight Week (July 3-July 9) in Las Vegas. [UFC 286](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1362/ufc-286-edwards-vs-usman-3) pay-per-view broadcast, it was announced that the longtime UFC middleweight champion will officially be inducted into the promotion’s Hall of Fame, joining the Pioneer Wing alongside the likes of [Royce Gracie](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/656/royce-gracie), [Chuck Liddell](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/489/chuck-liddell), [Kazushi Sakuraba](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/130/kazushi-sakuraba), and fellow 2023 inductee [Jens Pulver](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/915/jens-pulver). [Anderson Silva](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/101/anderson-silva) can soon add UFC Hall of Fame member to his unmatched resume.

SportsLine's Daniel Vithlani just revealed his UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 best bets and props for Saturday's fight in London.

Nelson (18-5-1) has spent the majority of his 11-year UFC career in the top-15 rankings. Barberena (18-9) is a nine-year UFC veteran who is popular with fans because of straight-ahead brawling style and nonstop pace. The fifth round involved more of the same, and Usman (20-2) was essentially coasting toward another dominant title defense. He's also backing a fighter who "is one of the most dangerous strikers in UFC" to emerge with a dominant victory. Edwards (20-3-1) gets his first title defense in his home country before adoring fans in a venue that is known to host some of the most enthusiastic crowds in UFC history. USman and other bouts on the UFC 286 card. The former champion looked stronger and was the clear aggressor, leading most observers to believe he had handily won the first four rounds. Edwards has gone 12-2-1 in 15 UFC appearances, but his rise came to little fanfare in large part because his highly technical style led mostly to decision victories as opposed to the highlight-reel knockouts most fans prefer. He also trains amateur boxers and speaks regularly with MMA fighters to understand the sport's nuances. Usman 3 picks, make sure you Usman 3. Kamaru Usman admits his long reign as welterweight champion led to some lethargy, and ultimately cost him his belt against Leon Edwards.

Leon Edwards had a resounding answer for critics of his Hail Mary victory last time out, beating Kamaru Usman by majority decision to retain his ...

Edwards, who was born in Jamaica and now fights out of Birmingham, England, really changed the complexity of the fight with his anti-wrestling. "I knew it was a close fight," Usman said. According to UFC Stats, Edwards outlanded Usman 123-113 in total strikes and defended 11 of his 15 takedown attempts. Edwards was clearly losing to Usman (20-3) at UFC 278 when he landed a stunning head kick that knocked the then-champion and No. It was a much different fight and different Edwards from eight months ago. Two judges scored the five-round title bout 48-46 in favor of Edwards while a third scored it a 47-47 draw.

Colby Covington arrived as backup for Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 and said he could fight Conor McGregor.

"He talks all this s***, he talks about me in the media," he raged. "The food sucks," he suggested. I've proved to the UFC my worth and my value." "The weather sucks. "These other two idiots, they walk down the street and not one in 10 people are going to recognise them. "In America, we like to quote the great poet [rapper] Lil Wayne. The guy couldn't hold my f****** jockstrap." If they want to sit down and they think that's the biggest and best fight they can do, let's do it." I'm glad to boost the ratings and bring some electricity to this O2 Arena." "Did you hear me cry, did you hear me make excuses?" The confirmation call came at "about 10 p.m." "If Dana White comes and taps on my shoulder, I'm stepping in that cage tonight and I will bring that belt back to America, where it belongs.

Leon Edwards held on to his welterweight title with a points win over Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight at UFC 286.

And he made a sharp start to the second as he targeted Usman's legs before he wobbled his challenger momentarily with a knee to his head. Usman continued to work his way into the fight with another takedown early in the third round. But Edwards landed successive body kicks before successfully defending a takedown attempt against the cage as he did enough to edge the first session.

Edwards (21-3) recorded his first defense of the UFC's 170-pound championship on Saturday in front of a home crowd at O2 Arena in London, earning a majority ...

Edwards, who was born in Jamaica and now fights out of Birmingham, England, really changed the complexity of the fight with his anti-wrestling. "I knew it was a close fight," Usman said. According to UFC Stats, Edwards outlanded Usman 123-113 in total strikes and defended 11 of his 15 takedown attempts. Edwards was clearly losing to Usman (20-3) at UFC 278 when he landed a stunning head kick that knocked the then-champion and No. It was a much different fight and different Edwards from eight months ago. Two judges scored the five-round title bout 48-46 in favor of Edwards while a third scored it a 47-47 draw.

Leon Edwards scored the majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman to successfully defend the UFC welterweight title at UFC 286.

With the win, Edwards is 2-1 in his three bouts against Usman although this one was not as dramatic as their last fight at UFC 278. Edwards earned a big boost fighting in front of his hometown crowd at the O2 arena in London as he landed clear strikes and did his best to counter Usman's strong showing. When Edwards was announced the winner of the fight, it sent the crowd into a frenzy.

Anderson will be inducted alongside fellow 2023 inductees Jens Pulver and Jose Aldo during International Fight Week which will be held from July 3-9 in Las ...

He was an absolute artist inside the Octagon, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer." He made his UFC debut in 2006 with a knockout decision over Chris Leben in just 49 seconds. "Anderson's 16-fight winning streak in the UFC, 10 successful title defenses and almost seven years as middleweight champion were one of the most remarkable things we've ever seen in professional sports.

Colby Covington arrived as backup for Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 and said he could fight Conor McGregor.

"He talks all this s***, he talks about me in the media," he raged. "The food sucks," he suggested. I've proved to the UFC my worth and my value." "The weather sucks. "These other two idiots, they walk down the street and not one in 10 people are going to recognise them. "In America, we like to quote the great poet [rapper] Lil Wayne. The guy couldn't hold my f****** jockstrap." If they want to sit down and they think that's the biggest and best fight they can do, let's do it." I'm glad to boost the ratings and bring some electricity to this O2 Arena." "Did you hear me cry, did you hear me make excuses?" The confirmation call came at "about 10 p.m." "If Dana White comes and taps on my shoulder, I'm stepping in that cage tonight and I will bring that belt back to America, where it belongs.

"Anderson Silva is one of the greatest athletes of all time," UFC president Dana White said in a statement. "Anderson's 16-fight winning streak in the UFC, 10 ...

[Jake Paul](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/5123196/jake-paul) defeated Silva in a boxing match, Silva's most recent fight, last October. His nine UFC title finishes are the most in promotion history, and he's tied for the most KO/TKOs in UFC middleweight history. "Anderson's 16-fight winning streak in the UFC, 10 successful title defenses and almost seven years as middleweight champion were one of the most remarkable things we've ever seen in professional sports. [Anderson Silva](http://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3154729/anderson-silva), the former longtime UFC middleweight champion, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, the promotion announced Saturday during the UFC 286 broadcast. Silva will go into the Hall as part of the pioneer wing. Few dominated the sport like Silva did.

Kamaru Usman employed his crisp standup and dominant wrestling game to control Leon Edwards and regain his UFC welterweight title.

With Saturday’s welterweight clash ending in majority decision, some of the fanbase could be hankering for another go between Edwards and Usman. Could a quadrilogy between Edwards and Usman be in store? Former title challenger Colby Covington cut weight and appeared at UFC 286 as the title fight alternate, suggesting that he was near the top of the pecking order for a future title fight.

"The Spider" is getting immortalized. Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer as part of the ...

Silva moved to boxing in 2021 and immediately found success. His one victory in that stretch was a decision over Derek Brunson in 2017. He also owns the second-most consecutive title defenses in promotion history (10) after Demetrious Johnson.

Edwards made the first defence of his UFC welterweight title by beating Kamaru Usman in London and 'Rocky' will now face Colby Covington in his next fight.

Covington will look to win the welterweight belt on his third attempt having previously come up short twice in his title fights against former champion Usman. Covington was in London to watch Edwards beat Usman as he flew over from America on short notice to serve as a backup fighter for their title clash. Edwards downplayed a fight with Covington next and said he'd rather fight Jorge Masvidal, granted 'Gamebred' can get past Gilbert Burns in their fight next month. I'm the ultimate professional unlike these other guys as I stay ready to fight." Not to mention that he's the second or third best guy in the world." 'Rocky' put on a perfect gameplan as he nullified the takedown threat from Usman across five rounds to win by majority decision with scores of 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47.

Leon Edwards had to pull off a miracle against Kamaru Usman last summer to become the UFC welterweight champion. No miracle was needed to upset him again in ...

Usman has now lost consecutive fights for the first time in his career. In his postfight interview, Usman praised Edwards for having a "great game plan." Usman dominated Edwards in 2015 and was soundly beating him in the rematch before the knockout, but their third matchup was a much different story. "Clearly (Usman) and his coaches were on the defense," Edwards said. Both men landed solid punches throughout the bout, but Edwards stayed a bit busier and was more precise with his hands. It was a home fight for Edwards, who was born in Jamaica but moved to Birmingham, England, as a child.

Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title by defeating Kamaru Usman by majority decision at UFC 286 on Saturday in London; I knew I could go out there ...

I've always said it from the start, I knew I'd see Leon again and I'm not done. "I think I did enough to win the fight," Usman, 35, told BT Sport after the defeat. Edwards made an encouraging start, connecting with two heavy body kicks in the opening round.

It was only a matter of time before the former UFC middleweight champion and perhaps the greatest fighter of all time, Anderson Silva, ...

[tweeted](https://twitter.com/shaunalshatti/status/1637211340271140864), “Anderson Silva was the pinnacle of ‘you had to be there to understand.’ We talk about auras in MMA? “That’s what made Anderson really fun to watch, was the way he moved, the way he flowed,” former UFC middleweight champion and Silva’s former opponent Israel Adesanya said. “The things that he would do to his opponents were nothing short of amazing,” current 135-pound king Aljamain Sterling said. “Anderson Silva, you made me love the sport.” He’s right behind ex-flyweight king Demetrious Johnson as the fighter with the most consecutive UFC title defenses ever, sitting at 10 compared to “Mighty Mouse’s” 11. Silva, along with his fellow legends, former UFC and WEC featherweight champion Jose Aldo and inaugural UFC 155-pound champion Jens Pulver, will be honored at the Hall of Fame ceremony as part of International Fight Week in July.

Anderson Silva To Be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame: Joining the Class of 2023 alongside the likes of Jose Aldo and Jens Pulver.

[Anderson “The Spider” Silva](https://hypebeast.com/tags/anderson-silva) is set to be inducted into the [UFC](https://hypebeast.com/tags/ufc) Hall of Fame this year alongside the likes of Jose Aldo and Jens Pulver. He was a one-time UFC middleweight champion and set the record as the longest title holder for 2,457 days. He was an absolute artist inside the Octagon, and it will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.”

The wheels are in motion for Edwards vs. Covington; meanwhile, the path is clear for a sequel to Gaethje vs. Dustin Poirier.

The winner has the style and star power to call out the winner of Makhachev vs. He showed great durability against Gaethje and should is still a major threat to anyone in the division. He's lost a combined three fights to Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker, two of the three contenders ranked ahead of him. So let's use this opportunity to possibly build a fresh face in the division. The two most concerning components of du Plessis' game are his endurance and his striking defense. Both men are near the top of the division and lack a clear next opponent. If Masvidal beat Burns, UFC might lean into the bad blood stemming from a backstage brawl in 2019 between Edwards and Masvidal. Khamzat Chimaev badly missed the welterweight limit in his last fight and is nowhere to be seen with expectations of moving up to middleweight. Usman vs. Edwards leaned on tremendous defensive wrestling and superior striking to cinch the series in Pick up the pieces from UFC 286 on Saturday night and there is a lot to sort out. Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns: There is a serious lack of undeniable contenders at welterweight now that Edwards and Usman have completed their trilogy.

Gaethje teased his impending retirement as he makes one last run for the UFC lightweight title.

Round 1 likely belonged to Fiziev, Round 2 was a tossup and Round 3 was certainly Gaethje's most decisive round despite the early scare. Gaethje, an accomplished collegiate wrestler, secured the first takedown of his 11-fight UFC career on Fiziev. "I'm taking one more run at the title, but I won't be around for much longer," Gaethje told UFC commentator Daniel Cormier in a post-fight interview at the O2 Arena in London, England. Fiziev repeatedly talked trash between his blitzes while Gaethje maintained a sense of humor despite the grueling pace. Gaethje proved he still has what it takes at the highest level while living up to his reputation as the sport's most violent fighter in a It appeared for a moment that the end was near early in Round 3.

Edwards used his leg kicks to propel himself to a majority decision win over Usman to retain the title.