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Leon Edwards defends his welterweight title against Kamaru Usman tonight, in the main event of UFC 286 at London’s O2 Arena.

Jamaican-born Edwards knocked out Usman in stunning fashion in August, taking the belt from the Nigerian-American to become Britain’s second ever UFC champion.

For Edwards, the result also marked revenge for a points loss to Usman in 2015, meaning tonight’s main event will round out a trilogy between the pair.

In the co-main event, former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje takes on rising contender Rafael Fiziev, in a fight that is almost guaranteed to steal the show.

Follow live updates and results from UFC 286, below. The event will air live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK and ESPN+ in the US. Click here to subscribe to The Independent’s Sport YouTube channel for all the latest sports videos.

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The crowd wanted Vettori to win, but they actually booed that decision! I guess most people scored it in Dolidze’s favour, as did Indy Sport.

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:42

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Marvin Vettori def. Roman Dolidze via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

That 30-27 is very surprising!! Maybe it was the leg kicks that did it…

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:41

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Indy Sport would probably give Dolidze the first and third rounds, and Vettori the middle frame. All 10-9.

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:39

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Vettori vs Dolidze – Round 3

Good head movement from Vettori to roll under a couple more hooks. Dolidze’s lead leg is showing signs of damage after all of those low kicks he’s received.

Still, he backs up Vettori with more heavy punches.

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:37

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Vettori vs Dolidze – Round 3

I’d argue this is tied at 19-19, but it’s hard to say.

Again Dolidze backs up Vettori and throws hooks.

Tonight we’ve seen almost no grappling from Vettori, who has controlled many opponents that way in the past.

Dolidze lands two heavy hooks to the head of Vettori.

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:35

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UFC 286: Jack Shore defeats Makwan Amirkhani in second-round submission

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:33

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Vettori vs Dolidze – Round 2

Dolidze is either grinning or grimacing at Vettori. The Italian continues to beat up Dolidze’s lead leg.

Now the Georgian shoots for a takedown against the fence, but Vettori escapes his clutches and circles away.

Vettori with a left uppercut in close. Dolidze marches forward anyway. He blocks a head kick as Vettori tries to deter him.

Dolidze’s left eye is sporting some real damage now, in particular a cut underneath. It’s hard to tell which offence caused it – perhaps the uppercut…

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:32

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Vettori vs Dolidze – Round 2

Another low kick from Vettori, who targets the outside of Dolidze’s lead leg. And again.

Dolidze blocks a body kick. Vettori is trying to fight behind his jab.

Dolidze with one of those winging right overhands again, but it’s blocked.

Now he connects with one, though! Vettori absorbs it well.

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:29

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Vettori vs Dolidze – Round 1

Another wild exchange! Dolidze is winging his right overhand, but he’s landing! Vettori has a great chin, though, as he’s proven in the past.

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:26

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Vettori vs Dolidze – Round 1

More leg kicks from Vettori, who kicks inside then outside on Dolidze’s lead leg.

Dolidze is the one coming forward, though. A right hook lands for the Georgian now.

Another smacking inside leg kick from Vettori. We have a pause in the action, after Vettori kicks a little too close to the groin…

(Side note: Tom Holland Jason Statham are in attendance – more Hollywood stars.)

Alex Pattle18 March 2023 21:24

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