This Saturday, UFC 286 is set to take place at the O2 Arena in London, featuring a highly anticipated fight card. The main event is a trilogy bout between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, while the co-main event is a top-rank decider lightweight bout between Rafael Fiziev and Justin Gaethje.
Fight fans can also look forward to a thrilling middleweight clash between Christian Leroy Duncan, the reigning Cage Warriors middleweight champion with an undefeated record of 7-0 (5KOs & 1 Sub), as he makes his debut in the UFC against Dusko Todorovic. UFC 286 promises to be stacked with talented fighters and exciting matchups from top to bottom, making it a must-see for UFC fans.
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Christian Leroy Duncan is a talented fighter who is set to make his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) this coming Saturday at UFC 286. Standing at an impressive height of 6'2" (188cm), he has a remarkable reach of 79.0 inches, giving him an advantage in the octagon.
In his last fight at CWFC 146, he weighed in at 184.8 lbs and emerged victorious with a stunning first-round knockout or technical knockout (KO/TKO) against his opponent Marian Dimitrov. This victory is a testament to his skill and ability to deliver decisive blows in the early stages of a fight.
Dusko Todorovic, a Serbian fighter, is only one inch shorter than his upcoming opponent, Leroy Duncan, and he weighs in perfectly for the middleweight class at 185 pounds. However, Todorovic faces a significant disadvantage with a five-inch shorter reach than his opponent's with a 74.0" reach.
Todorovic's last fight was against Jordan Wright at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo in October last year. Todorovic's striking skills allowed him to win the fight in the second round via TKO.
All you need to know about the upcoming UFC 286
Leon Edwards, the current UFC welterweight champion, is set to defend his title against former champion Kamaru Usman in a much awaited trilogy fight, which will take place in London on Saturday, March 18. UFC 286 will mark London's first UFC pay-per-view event in six years, and the city is eagerly anticipating the return of a major MMA competition.
Usman, who lost his championship title to 'Rocky' in their previous bout, will enter enemy territory as he attempts to reclaim his crown. The fight promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with both fighters eager to emerge victorious. This will be England's first major UFC event since UFC 204, which was headlined by local hero Michael Bisping as he took on Dan Henderson in Manchester.
The highly anticipated UFC 286 event will take place on March 18. Fans can catch the preliminary fights on FIGHT PASS starting at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims at 3 p.m. ET, and the main card at 5 p.m. ET, which will be broadcasted exclusively on ESPN+ PPV.
Viewers in the United States and Mexico will be able to access the UFC 286 main card on ESPN+ for a pay-per-view fee, while the earlier fights will be available live on ESPN+.
Whereas Canadian viewers can watch the main card on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass. UK viewers can catch the main card on BT Sport, with the prelims available on the UFC Fight Pass. Don't miss out on the thrilling action of UFC 286.