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The UFC 286 is all set to make its highly anticipated return at the O2 Arena in London. As announced via the promotional official social media handles, the UFC 286 event is scheduled to take place at the O2 Arena in London, England on March 18, 2023. The upcoming UFC 286 fight card will be the first numbered event to take place in the UK since UFC 204.
Notably, the rematch between then-UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson headlined the event in the Manchester in 2016. "It's happening! We're taking #UFC286 to London and it's going to be a big one! 🇬🇧 Register now for early access to tickets 🎟️ UFC.com/London" read UFC's Instagram post.
While there is no official announcement regarding the fights in the aforementioned event at the O2 Arena, reports have suggested that reigning UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, lightweight superstar Paddy Pimblett, and women's flyweight fan-favorite Molly McCann could be the notable fighters to feature at UFC 286.
However, UFC President Dana White has hinted that Edwards could face long-time rival Kamaru Usman in the UK in early 2023. Even, former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who was defeated by Leon Edwards this August, hinted at facing 'Rocky' in a trilogy matchup in the UK next.
While speaking to TMZ Sports, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' showed interest in fighting with Edward. "We will have to wait and see what date makes sense. It’s going to be top of next year and I want to go to England. I have been feeding to go to England. I feel like England is my second home. England is half-Africa. So, it’s time to go over there and entertain my English people, and what better people and what better story? I mean you could not write this any better. I am excited to see what's next and we will definitely figure something out," said Usman.