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UFC 286 play-by-play and dwell outcomes

March 18, 2023 8:28 pm ET LONDON – UFC 286 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results. UFC 286 takes place at The O2 in London. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+. In the main event, welterweight champion Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA

UFC 286 play-by-play and dwell outcomes

LONDON – UFC 286 takes place Saturday, and you may be a part of us for dwell play-by-play and official outcomes.

UFC 286 takes place at The O2 in London. The primary card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNews and early prelims on ESPN+.

In the principle occasion, welterweight champion Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) places his title on the road for the primary time towards former champ Kamaru Usman (20-2 MMA, 15-1 UFC), whom he knocked out with a dramatic fifth-round head kick this previous August. Their struggle is a trilogy and is knotted at 1-1 – however this time, the stakes are their highest but.

Plus, Rafael Fiziev (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) takes on former interim light-weight titleholder Justin Gaethje (23-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) within the co-main occasion. The 2 have 15 mixed post-fight bonuses in 17 mixed UFC fights.

Observe together with our round-by-round updates and official outcomes starting at roughly 12:30 p.m. ET for the early prelims on ESPN+, 3 p.m. for the prelims on ESPNews and 5 p.m. ET for the principle card on pay-per-view.

To debate the present, make sure to try our UFC 286 discussion thread. You may also get behind-the-scenes protection and different occasion notes from on-site reporters Farah Hannoun (@Farah_Hannoun ) and Abbey Subhan (@kammakaze ) on Twitter.

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Veronica Hardy vs. Juliana Miller

Spherical 1 – Huge left hand early by Hardy, as she countered Miller’s kick. Oh, and Hardy drops Miller, however Miller will get again up. She appears okay. Miller retains urgent Hardy right here and retains getting caught within the counter. Hardy with nice motion and precision. Miller having a troublesome time fining Hardy. Two minutes left. Clear one, two by Hardy. Miller presses Hardy towards the cage, whereas in search of a takedown. Miller makes an attempt a throw, however find yourself on the underside. Miller aggressively goes for submissions, however Hardy shortly escapes and the bell rings shortly after.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Hardy.

Spherical 2 – Miller comes out aggressive! Oh, Hardy with a nasty counter. What a chin by Miller. Miller closes the space, goes for an additional throw and ends on the underside. Miller locks up an armbar. It seems to be harmful. Nice scramble by Hardy. She escapes and is now in half guard. Good ground-and-pound by Hardy. Miller recovers guard. Three minutes left. One other armbar try by Miller. Hardy escapes and lands just a few photographs. Hardy advances again to half-guard. Nasty elbow by Hardy. Miller’s brow has an enormous bump. Hardy will get again up and will get the struggle to renew on the ft. Miller instantly closes the space and appears to takedown Hardy. Miller with one other failed throw and ends on backside. Good photographs by Hardy. Miller assaults with a kimura. It’s tight! Hardy rolls over and the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Hardy.

Spherical 3 – Miller wants a end right here. She’s urgent Hardy exhausting. This time, Hardy pins her towards the cage and will get the takedown. Miller locks up a kimura. Hardy is out. Miller relentless with submission assaults. She now locks up a kneebar. Hardy appears okay. Hardy with physique photographs, as Miller holds on to her leg. Hardy is out, however Miller now presses her towards the cage. Hardy reverses the place. She will get a takedown. Miller once more trying submissions, however Hardy escapes. They’re again up. Good left hand by Hardy. Hardy will get a takedown. One minute left. Hardy will get again up. Oh! Large head kick by Hardy. Miller is harm. Hardy now presses Miller towards the cage. Hardy scores a takedown. She lands ground-and-pound till the bell.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Hardy. General 30-27, Hardy.

Consequence: Veronica Hardy def. Juliana Miller through unanimous determination (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Pictures: Veronica Hardy def. Juliana Miller at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Veronica Hardy (7-4-1 MMA, 2-4 UFC), Juliana Miller (3-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Lukasz Bosacki
Judging: Chris Lee, Vito Paolillo, Paul Sutherland 30-27.

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Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein

Spherical 1 – Klein urgent Herbert right here. He closes the space and will get a takedown. Klein working from guard. Herbert goes for an armbar, however shortly abandons it. Good management right here by Klein. And Herbert with some good upkicks. Once more! Klein is bleeding. Herbert will get again up. Man, Herbert pieced him up whereas on backside. Klein again to urgent on Herbert, whereas Herbert backs up and counters. They commerce knees within the clinch. Good combo connects for Herbert. One minute left. Herbert with loads of injury right here. Credit score to Klein he took these photographs properly. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Herbert.

Spherical 2 – Klein seems to be to shut the space right here. He pins Herbert towards the cage. Herbert breaks away and lands just a few photographs earlier than getting pressed towards the cage once more. They break free, however good elbows from Klein within the break. Herbert touchdown the higher photographs right here, however his output is a bit of low. He’s actually taking his time with shot placement. Good leg kicks by Herbert. Two minutes left. Klein closes the space and presses Herbert towards the cage. Herbert escapes. Herbert now placing the stress on the ft. Good elbow from Klein in shut quarters. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Herbert.

Spherical 3 – Klein comes out aggressive, connects with a few kicks. Good leg kick by Herbert. Herbert pins Klein towards the cage and knees him within the groin. The struggle is paused. After just a few seconds, the motion resumes. No level taken from Herbert. Good knee to the physique by Herbert. Klein urgent Herbert exhausting. Herbert will get clinch management towards the cage on Klein. One other unlawful low blow lands for Herbert. The struggle is paused. Herbert will get some extent deduction. Herbert comes out aggressive and scores a visit on Klein. Herbert working from half guard. Good elbows by Herbert. Two minutes left. Good ground-and-pound by Herbert. And Klein will get a reversal! One minute left. Herbert scrambles again to his ft and now presses Klein towards the cage. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 9-9. General, 29-27, Herbert.

Consequence: Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein ends in a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Pictures: Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Jai Herbert (12-4-1 MMA, 2-3-1 UFC), Ludovit Klein (19-4-1 MMA, 3-2-1 UFC)
Division: Light-weight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Ritch Mitchell
Judging: David Lethaby 29-28, Mark Collett, Clemens Werner 28-28. 

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Luana Carolina vs. Joanne Wooden

Spherical 1 – Wooden comes out pressuring and instantly closes the space and presses Carolina towards the cage. She will get instantly reversed, now Carolina is doing the urgent. Reverse once more. They break away. Good proper hand by Wooden. And each get right into a wild change and each join. Three minutes left. Wooden strolling her down right here. Huge proper hand by Carolina! Wooden closes the space and presses Carolina towards the cage. Carolina breaks free. These two exchanging, however neither touchdown something important. Wooden appears to be a bit extra correct than Carolina. Wooden walks her right down to the ultimate bell.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Wooden.

Spherical 2 – Once more, Wooden comes out pressuring and Carolina seems to be to again up and arrange the counter. Good combo by Carolina. Seems like she’s discovered her vary. Good proper hand by Wooden. Wooden now closes the space and presses Carolina towards the cage. They break free. Carolina’s proper eye is swelling up. Good knees from the clinch by Carolina. Good elbow from the clinch by Wooden. Two minutes left. Wooden’s proper eye can be exhibiting some swelling too. Leg kick connects by Carolina. Good sweep by Wooden. She ends the spherical whereas kicking the legs of a downed Carolina.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Wooden.

Spherical 3 – Identical dynamic right here. Wooden walks down, a a lot rangy and longer Carolina.Each fighters look drained and have slowed down considerably. Wooden doing a lot of the work although. They clinch towards the cage and each commerce massive knees. They break free. Numerous clinch preventing on this spherical. Good knees from each. Huge proper hand by Carolina. Numerous strikes from each, however neither connecting clear. Wooden sweeps Carolina to the bottom, however the Brazilian shortly will get again up. Oh! Proper on the bell, Wooden appeared to have wobbled Carolina.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Wooden. General 30-27, Wooden.

Consequence: Joanne Wooden def. Luana Carolina through break up determination (30-27, 29-28, 28-29).
Pictures: Joanne Wood def. Luana Carolina at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Joanne Wooden (16-8 MMA, 8-8 UFC), Luana Carolina (8-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC)
Division: Girls’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Herb Dean
Judging: Ben Cartlidge 29-28. David Lethaby 30-27. Vito Paolillo 28-29.

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Christian Duncan vs. Dusko Todorovic

Spherical 1 – Exhausting leg kick by Todorovic. Duncan solutions again with a leg kicks of his personal. One other leg kick by Todorovic. Duncan clinches Todorovic and pushed him towards the cage. Duncan attempting for the takedown, however Todorovic defending properly. Todorovic reverses the place and drops to the canvas on his personal. The struggle is over. Todorovic harm his knee within the reversal. Very unlucky.

Consequence: Christian Duncan def. Dusko Todorovic through TKO (knee harm) – Spherical 1, 1:52.
Recap: Dusko Todorovic knee injury ends Christian Leroy Duncan fight early
Pictures: Christian Duncan def. Dusko Todorovic at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Christian Duncan (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Dusko Todorovic (12-4 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Lukasz Bosacki

Lerone Murphy vs. Gabriel Santos

Spherical 1 – Murphy with just a few leg kicks to get issues began. Santos instantly goes for the takedown and will get it. Murphy reverses the place, and now he’s on high. Santos engaged on getting a triangle choke. Murphy defending properly and he’s out! Murphy lets Santos again to his ft. Leg kick by Murphy. Santos with two leg kicks. Physique kick by Murphy. Three minutes left. Nasty physique kick by Santos. Kick heavy assaults from each. Clear combo connects for Murphy. What a tempo right here. Clear left connects for Murphy. Each these guys connecting loads right here. Takedown by Santos. One minute left. Murphy has a reduce on his proper eyelid. Murphy will get again up. Good physique shot by Santos. Huge left hand by Santos. Murphy with a physique kick. Santos connects with just a few photographs, proper earlier than the bell rings. Enjoyable spherical.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Santos.

Spherical 2 – Oh! A clear left hand connects for Santos. These two clinch up and so they each connects photographs. Murphy now urgent Santos towards the cage. Murphy will get the takedown. He’s on aspect management. Santos recovers guard. Santos will get again to his ft and lands a left hook. The struggle is paused after a low blow from Murphy. Santos recovers shortly and the struggle is resumed. No level taken from Murphy. Head-kick connects for Santos. Murphy eats it properly. Huge proper by Murphy, then massive left by Santos. Santos drops Murphy with a leg kick, however he will get again up. Santos will get a takedown. He takes the again of Murphy. Good management right here by Santos. One minute left. Murphy attempting to flee, however Santos with glorious management. Santos with just a few photographs. Santos transitions to an armbar! It’s tight! Murphy escapes! The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Santos.

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Spherical 3 – Enjoyable, enjoyable struggle right here. Remaining spherical. Leg kick by Santos. One, two connects for Murphy. Once more! Good photographs by Murphy. Santos closes the space and will get the takedown. Santos virtually takes the again, however Murphy scrambles and will get again to his ft. Santos now presses Murphy towards the cage. Murphy reverses place, then breaks away. Three minutes left. Exhausting leg kick by Murphy. A significantly better spherical putting smart for Murphy. Huge proper by Murphy. Santos with a left. One other proper by Murphy. Santos is slowing down. Leg kick by Santos. Santos pressuring and strolling down Murphy. One minute left. Santos goes for the takedown, lifts Murphy and slams him on the canvas. Santos working from guard. Murphy crawls again to the cage and makes use of it to stand up. Head kick by Santos. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Murphy. General 29-28, Santos.

Consequence: Lerone Murphy def. Gabriel Santos through break up determination (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
Pictures: Lerone Murphy def. Gabriel Santos at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Lerone Murphy (12-0-1 MMA, 4-0-1 UFC), Gabriel Santos (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Wealthy Mitchell
Judging: Vito Paolillo, Clemens Werner 29-28. Mark Collett 28-29.

Jafel Filho vs. Muhammad Mokaev

Spherical 1 – They contact gloves and right here we go! Huge physique kick by Mokaev. Filho urgent Mokaev right here. Good leg kick by Filho. Once more. Mokaev along with his personal leg kick. Leg kick by Mokaev. Mokaev shoots and Filho goes for the guillotine choke. Mokaev slips out and now he’s on high. Mokaev partially takes the again, as Filho connects his again towards the cage. Now Mokaev has full again management. Mokaev attempting to go for the rear-naked choke. Little injury executed. Filho will get out and recovers guard. Two minutes left. Good management however little or no injury from Mokaev. Now Mokaev is opening up with photographs. One minute left. Mokaev stands up and now touchdown leg kicks on a downed Filho. Mokaev will get again within the guard of Filho. He lands some photographs. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Mokaev.

Spherical 2 – Each guys commerce leg kicks. Filho urgent Mokaev like spherical, however being a bit extra tentative. Good leg kick by Filho. Not a lot occurring, crowd getting a bit upset. Three minutes left. One other leg kick by Filho. Each guys swinging however probably not connecting right here. Two minutes left. Mokaev goes for the takedown, fails, however presses Filho towards the cage. Filho defends properly and breaks free. One other takedown by Mokaev, however this time he will get it. Mokaev on high management inside Filho’s guard. Each guys touchdown photographs whereas on backside. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie rating the spherical 10-9, Filho.

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Spherical 3 – Mokaev instantly shoots at first, doesn’t get the takedown, however presses Filho towards the cage. Mokaev now will get the takedown and advances to again mount. Mokaev in search of the rear-naked choke. Filho defending properly. Filho escapes and so they’re again on the ft. Mokaev shoots once more, they scramble, and now Mokaev has Filho towards the cage. Mokaev will get the takedown, however will get caught in a leg lock. It’s tight! Mokaev’s knee is hyperextending! And Mokaev will get out! He’s on high of Filho. Mokaev appears to be in ache from the leg lock. Filho will get up, however he’s being managed towards the cage. Mokaev will get the again now and assaults with the rear-naked choke. There’s the faucet!

Consequence: Muhammad Mokaev def. Jafel Filho through submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 3, 4:32.
Recap: Muhammad Mokaev injures leg, scores last-minute submission of Jafel Filho
Pictures: Muhammad Mokaev def. Jafel Filho at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Muhammad Mokaev (9-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Jafel Filho (14-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Flyweight
Broadcast: ESPNews
Referee: Herb Dean

Chris Duncan vs. Omar Morales

Spherical 1 – Exhausting leg kick by Morales. Now one by Duncan. Good physique kick after which a left hand by Morales. One other exhausting kick by Morales. Thus far Morales the a lot busier fighter. Morales catches a leg kick and makes Duncan lose his stability. Morales lets him again up. One other leg kick by Morales. Huge proper hand by Duncan. Morales with two proper palms. Huge leg kick by Morales. Each guys very cautious right here. Leg kick by Duncan. Oh! Clear one, two wobbles Duncan. He’s harm. Now Duncan wobbles Morales. Duncan shoots for the takedown within the ultimate seconds. He doesn’t get it and Morales escapes the clinch simply because the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Morales.

Spherical 2 – Duncan instantly goes for a takedown and presses Morales towards the cage. He doesn’t get the takedown, however whereas standing, he’s gota  grip across the again of Morales. Not a lot injury from Duncan, buthe nonetheless controls Morales towards the cage. Knees to the legs from Duncan. Morales hits the change and escapes. Three minutes left. Good one, two by Morales. Huge proper hand walks again Duncan. Morales is fining his vary. Exhausting leg kick by Morales. Duncan presses Morales towards the cage. He seems to be for a takedown. Morales defending properly, however nonetheless pinned. One minute left. Morales breaks away and again to putting. Duncan shut the space once more and presses Morales towards the cage. Morales breaks free. Morales lands a tough proper hand earlier than the bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Morales.

Spherical 3 – Duncan connects with a proper to begin the spherical. One, two by Morales. A leg kick by Morales drops Duncan. He shortly will get up and presses Morales towards the cage. Duncan head-snaps Morales and controls him by the cage. Duncan conserving management right here. Three minutes left. Duncan not doing a lot injury, however controlling from high turtle place. Two minutes left. Not a lot occurring. Duncan urgent Morales towards the cage. One minute left. Crowd is complaining. Morales will get again to his ft. Huge uppercut by Morales! Leg kick by Morales. Duncan shoots and presses Morales towards the cage. He scores the takedown and the bell rings.

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MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Duncan. General 29-28, Morales.

Consequence: Chris Duncan def. Omar Morales through break up determination (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
Pictures: Chris Duncan def. Omar Morales at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Chris Duncan (10-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Omar Morales (11-4 MMA, 3-4 UFC)
Division: Light-weight
Broadcast: ESPNews
Referee: Lukasz Bosacki
Judging: Ben Cartlidge, Vito Paolillo 29-28. Paul Sutherland 30-27.

Makwan Amirkhani vs. Jack Shore

Spherical 1 – Good one, two by Shore as he closes the space and presses Amirkhani towards the cage. Amirkhani reverses the place and he’s now urgent. Amirkhani in search of the takedown, however unable to. Good knees from clinch by Amirkhani. Shore reverses the place, and he now presses Amirkhani towards the cage. Three minutes left. Stiff jab by Amirkhani. Amirkhani shoots and takes down Shore in the midst of the octagon. Shore recovers guard, he’s in search of submissions. Two minutes left. Amirkhani advances to half guard. Shore recovers guard as soon as once more. Pure management right here by Amirkhani, however no injury. The bell rings and Amirkhani finishes on high.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Amirkhani.

Spherical 2 – Left hand after which a head kick connects for Shore. Amirkhani shoots, however comes up quick in his takedown try. Again to the ft. Good physique kick by Shore. They clinch and Amirkhani presses Shore towards the cage. Shore breaks free. Shore with a head kick. Amirkhani appears surprised. Amirkhani shoots for a takedown, Shore stuffs it. Again to the ft. Amirkhani appears to be slowing down. Clear one, two by Shore. Proper hand by Amirkhani. Uppercut by Shore. Amirkhani is fading. One, two connects for Shore. He can’t miss. Two minutes left. Amirkhani is battered. Amirkhani shoots and fails in a takedown. Shore now takes down Amirkhani. Shore advances to mount. One minute left. Shore locks up the arm triangle! He takes the again and switches to a rear-naked choke. And there’s the faucet!

Consequence: Jack Shore def. Makwan Amirkhani through submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 2, 4:27.
Recap: Jack Shore submits Makwan Amirkhani in Round 2 to win featherweight debut
Pictures: Jack Shore def. Makwan Amirkhani at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Jack Shore (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC), Makwan Amirkhani (17-9 MMA, 7-7 UFC)
Division: Featherweight
Broadcast: ESPNews
Referee: Wealthy Mitchell

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Roman Dolidze vs. Marvin Vettori

Spherical 1 – Right here we go! Good leg kicks by Vettori. Dolidze connects with an enormous left! Vettori is harm! Dolidze strolling him down, however it appears he’s recovered. Dolidze brings again down his output. One, two connects for Vettori. Leg kicks by Vettori are including up. Good left hand by Vettori. Dolidze is now beginning to assault with leg kicks. Two minutes left. One other exhausting leg kick by Vettori. An unintended headbutt from Dolidze halts the struggle. Struggle resumes just a few seconds after. Dolidze again to pressuring Vettori. Vettori’s nostril is already bleeding. Oh! Three exhausting proper palms join for Dolidze. Vettori is surprised and backing up. One other one. Good left by Vettori. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Dolidze.

Spherical 2 – A few good leg kicks land by Vettori. Thus far, they don’t appear to have an effect on Dolidze. Extra kicks by Vettori. One, two by Vettori. Dolidze doesn’t appear to be fazed by Vettori’s energy. Good jab by Vettori. One other leg kick by Vettori. He’s landed 22 leg kicks thus far. Jabs join for Vettori. Dolidze isn’t throwing a lot on this spherical. Extra leg kicks by Vettori. One minute left. The tempo right here is regular however gradual. Dolidze exhibiting swelling beneath his left eye. A few leg kicks join by Vettori. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Vettori.

Spherical 3 – It seems to be prefer it’s a one-round struggle now, seemingly tied up. Good jabs by Vettori, as Dolidze seems to be to press him. Thus far, Dolidze is doing the urgent and has proven to have the larger photographs, however his output and accuracy is low. Vettori is thrashing Dolidze by quantity. Three leg kicks for Vettori join. Good jabs by Vettori. Good proper hook by Vettori. Three minutes left. Dolidze connects with a stable left hook. Exhausting leg kick by Vettori. Jab by Dolidze. It appears Dolidze is upping the assaults. Two minutes left. Heavy leg kick by Vettori. Oh! Each guys join clear with hooks. Neither wobbled. One, two by Vettori. One other leg kick by Vettori. Dolidze’s left leg is purple and appears to be affecting him now. Vettori connects  with a tough left earlier than the bell.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Vettori. General 29-28, Vettori.

Consequence: Marvin Vettori def. Roman Dolidze through unanimous determination (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).
Recap: Marvin Vettori earns unanimous decision nod over Roman Dolidze in main card opener
Pictures: Marvin Vettori def. Roman Dolidze at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Marvin Vettori (19-5-1 MMA, 9-4-1 UFC), Roman Dolidze (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Marc Goddard
Judging: Ben Cartlidge, David Lethaby 29-28. Paul Sutherland 30-27.

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Jennifer Maia vs. Casey O’Neill

Spherical 1 – Good left hook by Maia. O’Neill comes out with tons of stress. These two buying and selling loads right here, each connecting. Good left hook by O’Neill. Surprisingly, Maia is holding her personal on the ft right here. Maia is staying cell on the surface, as O’Neill chases. Good jab by O’Neill. Excessive paced struggle thus far. Maia catches a kick, tries a takedown, however doesn’t get it. O’Neill again at urgent Maia. Good one, two by O’Neill. Maia with an excellent knee to the physique. Leg kick by Maia. One other one. Each girls connecting right here. Shut spherical. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Maia.

Spherical 2 – O’Neill with a leg kick. Thus far, Maia appears to be out putting O’Neill right here. Oh! Huge proper hand adopted by a stiff jab from Maia. O’Neill having a troublesome time connecting right here. Good proper by Maia. She’s connecting typically, and O’Neill is having a troublesome time figuring her out. O’Neill simply chasing now. Three minutes left. Entrance kick connects for Maia. Maia’s motion giving O’Neill all type of bother. O’Neill tries to pin Maia towards the cage, and she or he will get reversed and pressed. Maia lets her free and so they’re again putting. Huge output distinction between the 2. Good jab by Maia. One other one. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Maia.

Spherical 3 – O’Neill is again to chasing, whereas Maia seems to be to counter and keep cell on the surface. O’Neill closes the space and clinches, however will get reversed and pressed towards the cage by Maia. Maia lets her free. O’Neill’s nostril exhibiting some injury. Good proper hand by O’Neill. Three minutes left. Stable knee to the face connects for Maia. Clear proper by Maia. O’Neill with a stiff jab. O’Neill is bleeding from her nostril. Two minutes left. Proper hand connects for Maia. O’Neill with a clear left hand. O’Neill upping the assault right here. Maia shoots for a takedown and presses O’Neill towards the cage. She’s preventing exhausting for the takedown, however fails. O’Neill with an enormous proper hand backs up Maia. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Maia. General 30-27, Maia.

Consequence: Jennifer Maia def. Casey O’Neill through unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Recap: Jennifer Maia hands Casey O’Neill first career loss in technical showcase
Pictures: Jennifer Maia def. Casey O’Neill at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Jennifer Maia (21-9-1 MMA, 6-5 UFC), Casey O’Neill (9-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC)
Division: Girls’s flyweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Herb Dean
Judging: Chris Lee, David Lethaby 29-28. Vito Paolillo 30-27.

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Bryan Barberena vs. Gunnar Nelson

Spherical 1 – Nelson comes out pressuring Barberena. They commerce leg kicks. Each very tentative thus far. One, two for Barberena. Proper hand by Nelson then he closes the space and pins Barberena towards the cage. Nelson controlling. Three minutes left. Nelson attempting to get a visit, however Barberena defending properly thus far. Nelson swicthes to a single, lifts Barberena, and will get the takedown. Nelson working from half guard. Good elbows from Nelson on high. Nelson strikes to mount now. One other elbow. Nelson goes for the armbar with 20 seconds left. And he will get the faucet simply because the 10-second clap goes off! Good submission win.

Consequence: Gunnar Nelson def. Bryan Barberena through submission (armbar) – Spherical 1, 4:51.
Recap: Gunnar Nelson dominates on the mat, taps Bryan Barberena with armbar late in Round 1
Pictures: Gunnar Nelson def. Bryan Barberena at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Gunnar Nelson (19-5-1 MMA, 10-5 UFC), Bryan Barberena (18-10 MMA, 9-8 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Wealthy Mitchell

Rafael Fiziev vs. Justin Gaethje

Spherical 1 – Exhausting leg kick buckles Fiziev. One minute has passed by. No strikes right here. Fiziev with a physique kick. Gaethje eats it properly. Left hook cracks Gaethje. One other one. Fiziev is aggressive. Huge physique kick by Fiziev. These two are swinging exhausting. A few hooks from Fiziev stuns Gaethje. Gaethje having a troublesome time touchdown. One minute left. Gaethje makes an attempt a takedown, fails, however instantly connects with a proper hook. Huge knee by Fiziev! Gaethje responds with exhausting hooks however Fiziev defends and blocks properly. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Fiziev.

Spherical 2 – That is heating up! Large physique kick by Fiziev. Huge left hook by Fiziev and Gaethje solutions with a straight proper. The struggle is paused. Fiziev bought poked within the eye by chance. Struggle resumes. Leg kick by Fiziev. Fiziev retains wiping his eye. It appears to be bothering him. Oh! Exhausting hooks join for Gaethje. Fiziev with a leg kick. Huge proper hook lands for Gaethje after the 2 change. Fiziev doing a lot of the urgent. Fiziev is reduce below each eyes. Good hooks by Fiziev! One minute left. Huge left hand by Gaethje.The bell rings. Significantly better spherical for Gaethje.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Gaethje.

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Spherical 3 – OH! Huge proper hook by Fiziev stuns Gaethje. Fiziev clinches him and lands two knees to the physique. They break free and again to putting vary. Physique kick by Fiziev. Fiziev clinches once more and lands knees to the physique. Good couple of hooks by Gaethje. Gaethje makes an attempt a takedown, however fails. Good jabs by Gaethje. Fiziev’s proper eye is bleeding rather a lot. Extra jabs by Gaethje. Huge proper hand by Gaethje. What a struggle. Fiziev nonetheless marching down Gaethje. Nasty leg kick by Fiziev. Anothet jab by Gaethje. He’s having loads of success with it. Uppercut by Gaethje. Fiziev appears to be slowing down. These two buying and selling bombs! Thirty seconds. Nasty uppercut by Gaethje. And Gaethje will get a takedown! The bell rings. Wild struggle.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Gaethje. General 29-28, Gaethje.

Consequence: Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev through majority determination (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Recap: Justin Gaethje bloodies Rafael Fiziev, edges out majority decision
Pictures: Justin Gaethje def. Rafael Fiziev at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Justin Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC), Rafael Fiziev (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC)
Division: Light-weight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Marc Goddard
Judging: Mark Collet, Clemens Werner 29-28, Paul Sutherland 28-28.

Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman

Spherical 1 – Exhausting leg kick by Edwards within the first strike landed of the struggle. Left handsconnects for Edwards, as Usman tried to go for a takedown. Jab by Usman. Exhausting leg kick by Edwards. Usman could be very hesitant right here. Usman is pressuring, however probably not touchdown. One other exhausting leg kick by Edwards. Two minutes left. Huge physique kick by Edwards! One other one! Extra leg kicks by Edwards. Usman closes the space and pins Edwards towards the cage. One minute left. Edwards escapes, however there may’ve been a glove seize. Referee halts the struggle and warns Edwards. No level taken. One other leg kick for Edwards. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Edwards.

Spherical 2 – Huge leg kick by Edwards. Low blow from Edwards halts the struggle, however virtually instantly resumes. One other leg kick by Edwards. Usman is strolling down Edwards, however he’s bought zero offense in the intervening time. Edwards connects a knee and wobbles Usman! Usman recovers shortly. Three minutes left. Good proper hand by Usman. Usman will get a takedown! Edwards again up, however he eats just a few photographs. Edwards shoots for a takedown, will get stuffed by Usman. Edwards will get again up. Two minutes left. Straight left by Edwards. Usman stalks Edwards till the bell.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Edwards.

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Spherical 3 – One other leg kick by Edwards. He’s including these up. One other one. Usman shoots for the only leg takedown and will get it. He’s working from half guard. 4 minutes left. Edwards will get again up. Usman tries to mat return him and Edwards does a transparent fence seize. The referee pauses the struggle and takes some extent away. The struggle resumes standing. A few leg kicks land for Edwards. A stiff jab connects for Usman. And a proper hand too. Huge leg kick by Edwards. A low blow lands on Usman. Clear as day on the replay. Struggle resumes. Huge knee lands for Edwards. Leg kicks land for Usman now. Good jab by Usman. Huge proper hand by Usman. Edwards is spamming the leg kicks now, connects with 4 or 5. Good elbow by Usman. Usman now pins Edwards towards the cage. Edwards breaks free and bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-8, Usman.

Spherical 4 – Very, very fascinating struggle. Huge leg kick by Edwards. Usman is strolling down Edwards. That appears to be the whole dynamic right here. They commerce entrance kicks. Each throw kicks and Usman falls to the bottom. Edwards virtually will get on high, however Usman scrambles out, and so they’re again on the ft. One other leg kick by Edwards. Jab to the physique by Usman. Proper hand lands by Usman. One other leg kick by Edwards. Two minutes left. Stiff jab by Usman. Usman presses Edwards and will get the takedown. Edwards instantly again up. Good left hook by Edwards! Usman shoots once more and presses Edwards towards the cage. Edwards defends the takedown and will get free. Usman tried to go for a takedown once more, however bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Edwards.

Spherical 5 – Shut, shut struggle. Head kick by Edwards virtually lands! Usman with a tough proper hand after which closes the space and pins Edwards towards the cage. Edwards breaks free. 4 minutes left. Physique shot by Edwards. Knee to the pinnacle by Edwards! Usman nonetheless strolling down Edwards, continuous. Usman shoots and pins Edwards towards the cage. Edwards breaks free. Leg kick by Edwards. Jab by Edwards. Half-way by way of the spherical. Huge leg kick buckles Usman. Knee by Edwards! Usman once more pins Edwards towards the cage, however Edwards breaks free virtually instantly. Once more, however this time Usman will get the takedown. Edwards is again up and the gang goes wild! Good combo by Edwards. Usman once more pins Edwards towards the cage. Usman controls for a bit, however Edwards finally will get free. The bell rings.

MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9, Edwards. General 48-46, Edwards.

Consequence: Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman through majority determination (48-46, 48-46, 47-47)
Recap: Leon Edwards overcomes point deduction, tops Kamaru Usman in trilogy rubber match
Pictures: Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman at UFC 286: Best photos
Information: Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC), Kamaru Usman (20-3 MMA, 15-2 UFC)
Division: Welterweight
Broadcast: Pay-per-view
Referee: Herb Dean
Judging: Ben Cartlidge, Chris Lee 48-46. David Lethaby 47-47. 

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