Who won Usman vs Edwards 1?

Leon Edwards offered up an offense filled with powerful leg kicks and scored the majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman to successfully defend the UFC welterweight title at UFC 286 in London on Saturday night. The scorecards read 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47.

Who won Leon Edwards vs Usman 1?

UFC 286 results, highlights: Leon Edwards scores majority decision to retain title over Kamaru Usman.

Who won out of Edwards and Usman?

Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title as he beat challenger Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 by majority decision to extend his unbeaten streak to 12 in his first defence of the title.

How many times has Usman and Edwards fought?

DAZN takes a look at the previous two encounters between Edwards and Usman ahead of what should be a thrilling main event on Saturday.

How did Leon Edwards win?

No last-minute kick was needed this time around. Leon Edwards offered up an offense filled with powerful leg kicks and scored the majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman to successfully defend the UFC welterweight title at UFC 286 in London on Saturday night. The scorecards read 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47.

Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 1 | Full Fight Highlights

Who is the fighter that beat Usman?

A third fight between Usman and Edwards took place on March 18, 2023, at UFC 286 for the UFC Welterweight Championship. He lost the bout via majority decision.

Has Usman lost any fights?

Usman is also quick to point out that he has lost before as a pro in just his second MMA fight (via first-round submission to Jose Caceres in 2013) only to return seven months later and start a 19-fight win streak that lasted nearly 10 years across three fight promotions.

Who was the favorite for Usman vs Edwards?

Edwards (20-3) looks to prove that his win against Usman (20-2) was no fluke. He'll have the backing of the hometown crowd in his first title defense. Despite knocking out Usman in their last meeting, the Brit is a +200 moneyline underdog, and Usman is a -250 favorite.

What is the record of Usman v Edwards?

Edwards has a record of 20-3-0 coming into the fight with Usman, whilst the Nigerian's record is 20-2-0. They are both standing at six feet tall and Edwards is 192ibs, just two more pounds than Usman.

Who won the Usman Fight 3?

Main Event: Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman by majority decision (48-46, 48-46, 47-47)

What were the odds for Edwards vs Usman 3?

Usman is a -260 favorite (risk $260 to win $100), while Edwards comes back at +210 in the latest UFC 286 odds for Edwards vs. Usman 3.

How much did Leon Edwards make from Usman fight?

As per the report, Edwards' guaranteed payout for the trilogy win against Usman was $542,000 with a projected figure that could reach $1 million after adding incentives. This is a far bigger number than the $432,000 that 'Rocky' received for his first title win over Usman at UFC 278 last August.

How long was Usman champion?

With Kamaru Usman at the top for 1,267 days, he was eventually stripped of his title by Leon Edwards at UFC 278.

How many rounds did Usman Edwards go?

Two judges scored the five-round title bout 48-46 in favor of Edwards while a third scored it a 47-47 draw. It was a much different fight and different Edwards from eight months ago.

Who has Kamaru Usman lost to?

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has issued his first statement since falling to Leon Edwards at UFC 286. Usman lost a majority decision to Edwards in their trilogy in London on Saturday.

What fight did Jon Jones lose?

#OnThisDay in 2009, Jon Jones suffers his only 'defeat' in MMA when he is disqualified against Matt Hamill. It is now widely known that Jon Jones has suffered a loss in his career.

Who has the most title defenses in UFC history?

Demetrious Johnson – UFC Flyweight Champion (2,142 Days)

Johnson's 11-straight title fight wins set the record for the most consecutive title defenses of any weight class.

How did Usman lose his title?

Edwards caught Usman with a left kick to the head with 56 seconds remaining in a fight Usman was about to win. Usman went down instantly and Edwards won the UFC welterweight title in stunning fashion. He never bothered to follow Usman to the ground. He raised his arms in the air and began the celebration.

What does NC mean in UFC?

No contest (abbreviated "NC") is a technical term used in some combat sports to describe a fight that ends for reasons outside the fighters' hands, without a winner or loser.

What is a no contest in UFC?

A no-contest decision in UFC can seem fairly confusing if you don't know how things can play out. It basically means that neither of the fighters can be declared the winner, which may sound initially unfair.

How many rounds are there in UFC fight?

A standard UFC fight consists of three five-minute rounds. However, title fights are extended to five five-minute rounds. The referee can stop a bout if a fighter gives up on a submission, when a fighter is knocked out, or when a fighter no longer defends himself judiciously.

How many title defenses does khabib have?

Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from MMA with a perfect record of 29-0 to his name. He was 13-0 in the UFC as well and had three-title defences in the UFC Lightweight division.