Edwards vs Usman 3: Fight time tonight, UFC 286 card, prediction, odds

The Briton famously won the promotion’s welterweight title back in August by knocking Usman out, avenging the loss he suffered in 2015.

Now, they are set for a final showdown as UFC crosses the pond.

Elsewhere on the card, Justin Gaethje squares off against Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event, while Gunnar Nelson returns to the O2 Arena after his appearance on the card last year.

Here’s everything you need to know.

How to watch UFC 286 Edwards vs Usman 3

TV channel: BT Sport will broadcast the prelims in the UK, with coverage starting on BT Sport 1 at 7pm GMT on Saturday March 18, 2023.

BT Sport Box Office will then hold the main card, with the event costing £19.95.

Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will also be able to watch the entire event live online via the BT Sport website or app.

UFC 286 fight card/card in full

Main Card

Leon Edwards (c) vs Kamaru Usman – for UFC Welterweight Championship

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 Dusko Todorovic

Malcolm Gordon vs Jake Hadley

Joanne Wood vs Luana Carolina

Jai Herbert vs Ludovit Klein

Julianna Miller vs Veronica Macedo

UFC 286 date, start time and venue

The early prelims get underway from 7pm GMT before the main card starts at 9. As ever, times are subject to change depending on how long fights actually last.

The main event, however, will likely start at 10.30pm,

UFC 286 predictions

It’s going to be hard for Edwards to replicate the stunning kick that knocked Usman out many months ago. That, you feel, was a perfect storm and the alchemy needed to reproduce it is complex.

For that reason, Usman has to be favourite. One course to be considered one of the greatest of all time before the loss to Edwards, Usman has the tools to get back on track.

Usman to win via KO.

UFC 286 weigh-in results

Both fighters weighed in at 170lbs.

UFC 286 latest odds and betting tips

Edwards to win: 4/11

Usman to win: 15/8

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.