UFC 286 Live Results (March 18th) Usman vs Edwards III

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AND STILL!!! LEON SILENCES THE DOUBTERS!!!! #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/kPEEGQChss
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Close final round, with Edwards landing the cleaner strikes, and Usman getting a takedown. This could be Edwards's fight marginally. A draw wouldn't be the biggest surprise.

Very close fourth round, with Leon landing cleaner, buy Usman controlling position and landing a brief takedown.

Edwards will be very disappointed in that round 3.

Now Edwards scores his second groin shot of the night.

Fence grab by Edwards, and that has cost him a point in a pivotal round.

Usman scores a takedown early in the third.

Edwards looks to be coasting throughout the second, but Usman rocks him and scores a takedown. It looks as though a finish is imminent, but Edwards recovers. 1-1.

A tentative start from the pair to open, with Usman looking the less comfortable of the pair.

Edwards warned for grabbing the gloves of Usman.

Edwards dropped Usman with a huge bodykick, but he manages to recover.

Edwards vs Usman

Main event time as Kamaru Usman tries to regain his title from the pride of Birmingham, Leon Edwards.

THE HUMAN HIGHLIGHT REEL FOR A REASON!@Justin_Gaethje gets the dub 😳 #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/V2zQpsMNem
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Wow. Fiziev rocks Gaethje to open the round, but the round turns around in Justin's favor. Gaethje gets a moral victory takedown to end he bout. Close one.

Much better second round for Gaethje, who is now stringing together combinations in his heavy-handed style. Looks to be 1-1 heading into the third.

Fiziev looks to have taken the first, but Gaethje had his moments toward the end.

Huge speed edge to Fiziev.

We are not worthy of a matchup of this magnitude 🥵

Strap in for the match making treat that is @Justin_Gaethje vs @RafaelFiziev!

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Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev

A huge fight at 155 as Justin Gaethje takes on Rafael Fiziev. Don't blink, as this one is guaranteed action.

Gunnar Nelson Wins!!

Nelson works his way into the mount, landing a few big elbows before locking in a quick armbar, forcing the tap with ten seconds left in the first round.

Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barbarena

Nelson sores a takedown with 2 minutes left in the first round.

Gunnar Nelson vs Bryan Barbarena

Nelson returns in a tough match-up against hard-nosed American Bryan Barbarena.

Winning via unanimous decision! 🙌

🇧🇷 @JenniMaiaUFC hands O'Neill her first professional loss. #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/N1lwkwat6W
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Casey O'Neil vs Jennifer Maia

Maia has managed to bust her opponent's face up and looks on the way to a points victory.

Casey O'Neil vs Jennifer Maia

O'Neill is gonna need a huge final round to win this.

Casey O'Neil vs Jennifer Maia

Jennifer Maia looking the stronger of the two here.

Casey O'Neil vs Jennifer Maia

Women's contenders do battle next, with both looking to get one step closer to that coveted 125 lb title shot.

Hard fought win 😤

🇮🇹 @MarvinVettori adds a W to his record tonight! #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/GljtdgPzl1
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Very tight round as we head to the end of the third.

Vettori has focused on his strikes more this round, and has probably managed to take this second.

Fairly slow opening to round two.

Dolidze wins the first round decisively. Vettori has never been treated like this on the feet.

Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze

Dolidze rocks Vettori early, but he manages to regroup

Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze

To kick off the spectacular main card, Italian Marvin Vettori looks to retain his contender status at 185 against surging knockout artist Roman Dolidze.