
- Posted by Eric Jones
A highly anticipated matchup will take place on Saturday at the O2 Arena Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Both fighters will exchange fists under the Welterweight Division. This is going to be one of the best main-event battles. Both fighters are well-matched with similar records. The UFC co-main event will take place between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev as they square off under the Lightweight Division. Kamaru Usman is predicted to win the fight on Saturday against Leon Edwards through a unanimous decision as predicted by the best UFC betting sites.
UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman Betting Information
Date: | Saturday, March 18, 2023 |
Time: | 4:00 PM ET |
Location: | O2 Arena, London, England |
TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman Odds
Fighter | ML | ||
---|---|---|---|
Leon Edwards | -260 | Place Bets | |
Kamaru Usman | +220 | ||
Place Bets |
Leon Edwards
Leon Edwards, also known as ‘Rocky’ in the ring, is coming here with a career record of 20-3-0. The fighter is coming here on a two-fight win streak, the most recent win coming against Kamaru Usman last August through a knockout. Edwards is standing at 6’2” with a reach of 74” and is posing a southpaw stance in the ring. The fighter is managing to land an average of 2.59 significant strikes in each minute with an accuracy of 50 percent. In terms of takedowns, Edwards is attempting 1.39 takedowns every 15 minutes with an accuracy of 33 percent.
Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman, famously known as ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is coming to this fight with a record of 20-2-0. Usman has won four of his last five fights, losing the latest one to Leon Edwards. Usman is standing at 6’0” in the ring with a reach of 76” and posing a switch stance in the ring. Usman is managing to land an average of 4.55 significant strikes every minute with an accuracy of 53 percent. When it comes to takedowns, Usman is attempting 3.01 takedowns every 15 minutes with an accuracy of 48 percent.
Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman Betting Numbers
Edwards | Usman | |
Record | 20-3-0 | 20-2-0 |
Last Fight | Win | Win |
Country | ENGLAND | UNITED STATES |
Height | 6′ 2″ | 6′ 0″ |
Weight | 170 lbs. | 170 lbs. |
Reach | 74″ | 76″ |
Win by KO/TKO | 35% | 45% |
Submissions | 15% | 5% |
Decisions | 50% | 50% |
Strikes Landed Per Minute | 2.59 | 4.55 |
Striking Accuracy | 50% | 53% |
Striking Absorbed Per Minute | 2.28 | 2.56 |
Striking Defense | 53% | 57% |
Takedown Average | 1.39 | 3.01 |
Takedown Accuracy | 33% | 48% |
Takedown Defense | 68% | 97% |
Submission Average | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Edwards vs. Usman Summary
This is the third time these fighters are facing off, with Usman seeking revenge after being knocked out last time out. Kamaru Usman is predicted to easily pluck a win in this matchup by the latest UFC betting odds.

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