UFC 286 LIVE: Edwards vs Usman latest updates

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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.

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Murphy vs Santos - Round 2 Murphy is stunned to the ground with a low attack, before Santos is able to execute a beautiful single-leg takedown and secure the Englishman’s back.The final minute of the round sees Murphy work brilliantly well to avoid being submitted by the Brazilian by a choke.

Murphy vs Santos - Round 2 Murphy lands a strong left to open the round, before stuffing a takedown attempt. The pair grapple, before Murphy is able to land his first takedown of the bout!Murphy switches stances and appears to catch Santos with a low blow, leading to a break in the action...