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British welterweight champion Leon Edwards defends his title for the first time at UFC 286 against Kamaru Usman in London on March 18; he speaks on his own calmness and firm belief that "until the bell goes, nobody wins"
The third instalment of the Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman saga will unfold at UFC 286 on March 18 at the O2 Arena.
This will not be just a blockbuster main event featuring two welterweight giants. This will be a fight that holds history and drama in every nook and fold.
It started off in 2015 in a clash that would see Usman win somewhat dominantly via judges' decision. The second match-up, however, in UFC 278, would prove to be the most thrilling encounter to date.
Edwards was down on all three official scorecards going into the fifth and final round, knowing he had to pull something unanswerable out of the bag. He did exactly that in spectacular fashion with a head-kick knockout that tied the series at 1-1, earning him the accolade of