UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Nigeria
United States
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Azerbaijan
Iceland
R1, 4:51
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Australia
Italy
R3, 5:00
Georgia
Prelims • Final
Wales
R2, 4:27
Finland
Scotland
R3, 5:00
Venezuela
Israel
R1, 1:15
R3, 4:32
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:52
Serbia
R1, 1:01
Performance of the Night
Canada
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Slovakia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev each received $50,000 for their bloody, action-packed three-round lightweight war, combining for 200 significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Gunnar Nelson collected $50,000 for his vintage first-round armbar submission victory over Bryan Barberena.
Performance of the Night: Jake Hadley earned $50,000 for his lightning-fast 61-second TKO finish to the body against Malcolm Gordon.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $750,000 | — | — | $750,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $350,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | — | $52,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $83,400* | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $12,600* | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| DRAW | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| DRAW | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates are compiled from contract benchmarks, commission reports, and official UFC bonus announcements. Figures include official $50,000 performance bonus awards. Malcolm Gordon missed weight at 129.5 lbs (3.5 lbs over the non-title flyweight limit) and was fined 30% of his purse ($5,400), which was transferred directly to his opponent Jake Hadley.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 286
Leon Edwards became only the second British undisputed champion in UFC history to successfully defend a title on home soil, defeating former long-reigning champion Kamaru Usman.
Kamaru Usman suffered consecutive losses for the first time in his professional MMA career, having won 19 consecutive bouts prior to his two championship clashes with Edwards.
UFC 286 generated £7,000,000 ($8,580,000 USD) from 17,588 fans, establishing the highest-grossing sporting event gate in the history of The O2 Arena in London.
Leon Edwards became one of only two champions in modern UFC history to successfully retain an undisputed championship despite being deducted a point during the bout.
Justin Gaethje collected his 11th post-fight bonus award in just 11 promotional fights (including 7 Fight of the Night honors) after a classic war with Rafael Fiziev.
Gaethje landed 103 significant strikes against Fiziev, marking his fifth career three-round UFC bout landing over 100 significant strikes.
Gunnar Nelson locked up an armbar on Bryan Barberena to notch his 8th submission victory in the UFC welterweight division, tying for second-most in divisional history.
Muhammad Mokaev survived a severe kneebar hyperextension from Jafel Filho before reversing position to secure a neck crank finish at 4:32 of Round 3.
Jake Hadley recorded the fourth-fastest knockout finish to the body in UFC flyweight history, taking out Malcolm Gordon in just 1:01 of round one.
Jai Herbert and Ľudovít Klein fought to a rare majority draw (29–27, 28–28, 28–28) following a critical point deduction in Round 3 for groin strikes.
During the live pay-per-view telecast, UFC officially announced legendary middleweight champion Anderson Silva as the 2023 inductee into the Pioneer Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame.
Jennifer Maia landed 145 significant strikes across three rounds to hand rising top contender Casey O’Neill the first defeat of her professional mixed martial arts career.
When and where did UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 take place?
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 took place on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at The O2 Arena in London, England, United Kingdom.
Who won the main event trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman?
Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman via majority decision (48–46, 48–46, 47–47) to retain the undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship.
Why was Leon Edwards deducted a point in the title fight?
Referee Herb Dean deducted one point from Leon Edwards in Round 3 for repeatedly grabbing the cage fence to prevent a takedown by Kamaru Usman.
Who won the co-main event between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev?
Justin Gaethje defeated Rafael Fiziev via majority decision (29–28, 29–28, 28–28) in a bloody, back-and-forth lightweight battle that earned Fight of the Night.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 286?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus checks: Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev won Fight of the Night, while Gunnar Nelson and Jake Hadley each earned Performance of the Night.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 286?
UFC 286 drew a sold-out crowd of 17,588 fans producing an arena-record live gate of $8,580,000 (£7,000,000) at The O2 Arena.
How did Gunnar Nelson defeat Bryan Barberena?
Iceland’s Gunnar Nelson executed a slick takedown and transitioned into a first-round armbar submission at 4:51 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 performance bonus.
How did Muhammad Mokaev survive against Jafel Filho?
Mokaev survived a deeply locked, hyperextended kneebar in Round 3, refused to tap, and reversed position to finish Jafel Filho with a neck crank submission at 4:32 of Round 3.
Did Jennifer Maia hand Casey O’Neill her first career loss?
Yes. Former title challenger Jennifer Maia outstruck the previously undefeated Casey O’Neill 145 to 137 in significant strikes to win via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Jake Hadley defeat Malcolm Gordon?
England’s Jake Hadley connected with punishing hooks to the body, finishing Malcolm Gordon via TKO at just 1:01 of Round 1.
Did any fighters miss weight at UFC 286?
Yes. Malcolm Gordon weighed in at 129.5 pounds, 3.5 pounds over the non-title flyweight limit, and forfeited 30% of his purse to opponent Jake Hadley.
Which fight ended in a draw at UFC 286?
The lightweight preliminary bout between Jai Herbert and Ľudovít Klein ended in a majority draw (29–27, 28–28, 28–28) after Herbert was penalized one point for multiple accidental groin strikes.
Which UFC legend was inducted into the Hall of Fame during UFC 286?
Legendary former middleweight champion Anderson Silva was officially announced for induction into the Pioneer Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Who won the featured middleweight bout between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze?
Italy’s Marvin Vettori outlanded Roman Dolidze 106 to 71 in significant strikes, securing a competitive unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 30–27).
Who called the action for UFC 286?
The broadcast booth featured lead play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color commentators Daniel Cormier and British UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
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