With this match, the fighters will complete the fundamental trilogy – in August last year, the Briton knocked out the Nigerian in the fifth round and took away the championship belt from him, thereby taking revenge for the defeat by unanimous decision seven years ago.
In the second most important event of the event, Azerbaijani lightweight Rafael Fiziev will try to extend his winning streak to seven fights against American Justin Gaethje.
Also, the undefeated 22-year-old native of Dagestan Muhammad Mokaev will become a participant in the British numbered show, whose opponent will be the Brazilian Zhafel Silva, who will debut under the banner of the strongest league in the world.
Where and when to watch UFC 286 online
Live broadcast of the UFC 286 tournament will be available on Match TV, Match! Fighter”, in the digital application “Match!”, in the official channels of “Match TV” on Rutube, Vkontakte and Odnoklassniki, as well as on the UFC Fight Pass digital platform.
The beginning of the broadcast on the TV channel “Match! Fighter” – on March 18 at 19:55 Moscow time, and “Match TV” will connect to the broadcast at 22:30.
Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman will tentatively enter the octagon on March 19 at 02:00 Moscow time.