Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 purse, salaries for UFC 286: How much money will they make?
A 1-1 draw in the series will need something between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman. Competing in Edward’s backyard in London, UFC 286 features a welterweight title fight on March 18th.
The fight takes place in the O2 Arena. Fans in the US can watch the fight via ESPN+ PPV, while BT Sport will be hosting the fight in the UK
Edwards and Usman have a history dating back to 2015. After winning The Ultimate Fighter, Usman faced Edwards, then on a two-fight win streak. Usman won via unanimous decision after scoring six takedowns.
In the rematch at UFC 278 in August 2022, Usman landed five takedowns and was in command. However, in the last minute of the fight, Edwards landed a kick in Usman’s neck, resulting in a dramatic KO victory. The kick was named 2022 Knockout and Upset of the Year by The Sporting News.
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Florida hosted the first fight, with Utah hosting the second. Now a passionate British fanbase is welcoming what could be an exciting trilogy. The two will try to take home a generous purse. How will it relate to past fights?
The Sporting News looks at the rivals’ wallet history and what they can earn at UFC 286.
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 fight purse, prize money
The official UFC 286 wallet hasn’t been released yet, but previous payouts for Edwards and Usman give a glimpse of how much they’ll make. Sporting News will provide updates on purse payouts as they become available.
Usman reportedly earned $26,500 in the first fight against Edwards in 2015, while Edwards earned $17,500 according to The Sports Daily. According to the Utah Athletic Commission (via MMA Fighting), Usman received $500,000 for the rematch at UFC 278. Edwards took home $350,000. This does not include combat bonuses.
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According to The Sports Daily, Usman earned $72,500 when he won The Ultimate Fighter in 2015. When he beat Tyron Woodley for the UFC welterweight title in 2019, Usman made about $380,000. The most he earned in a title fight was in April 2021, where he earned $692,000 in a rematch against Jorge Masvidal. Usman made $642,000 against Colby Covington in November 2021.
Edwards earned $66,000 in his UFC debut in 2015, according to The Sports Daily. Edwards earned $118,000 when he defeated Rafael dos Anjos in 2019. Edwards won $120,000 against Belal Muhammad and $231,000 against Nate Diaz in June 2021.
What is Leon Edwards net worth?
According to Sports Zion, Edwards has a net worth of approximately $1.5 million.
Compared to other champions in the UFC, Jon Jones has a net worth of $3 million. Alexander Volkanovski net worth is approximately $2 million.
What is Kamaru Usman net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Usman’s net worth is around $3 million. He has a base salary of over $600,000, along with endorsements.
Usman recently starred in Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
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When is UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3?
- Date: Saturday March 18 | Sunday March 19th
- Early FIGHT PASS Prelims: 1 p.m. ET | 5pm GMT | 4 p.m. AEDT
- Front matter: 3 p.m. ET | 7pm GMT | 6 a.m. AEDT
- Main card: 5 p.m. ET | 9pm GMT | 8 a.m. AEDT
- Main event: 8 p.m. ET | 12pm GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT (approx.)
UFC 286 takes place in Game 18. The FIGHT PASS Preliminaries begin at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET. Prelims will go live at 3:00 p.m. ET and the main card will begin at 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN + PPV. Edwards and Usman were scheduled to make their way to the Octagon around 8 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3
| country | Date | Channel + live stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. March 18 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. March 18 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV in UFC Fight Pass |
| Great Britain | Sat. March 18 | BT sport |
| Australia | Sun. 19th March | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 286 is available in the US and Mexico through subscription streaming service ESPN+ for a pay-per-view cost. Past fights can be seen live on ESPN+.
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In Canada, main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
In the UK, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the preliminary round on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 price: How much is UFC 286?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the US, the UFC 286 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 286 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for UFC 286 pay-per-view and an annual ESPN+ subscription that offers savings of more than 30 percent.
BT Sport Box Office charges £19.99 to access the card’s live coverage. The buy window opens on March 10th.
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| product | Prices |
|---|---|
| Monthly ESPN+ subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ annual subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney bundle with ad-supported Hulu | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle with Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $74.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $99.98, then $69.99/year |
| UFC PPV and the Disney Bundle |
$88.98 then $13.99/month |
Click here to learn more about the different pricing and bundle options on the ESPN+ platform.
UFC 286 fight card
main card
- Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 for the UFC Welterweight Title
- Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev; lightweights
- Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena; welterweights
- Jennifer Maia vs. Casey O’Neill; flyweights
- Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze; medium weight
front matter
- Jack Shore vs. Makwan Amirkhani, Featherweights
- Sam Patterson vs. Yanal Ashmoz; lightweights
- Chris Duncan vs. Omar Morales; lightweights
- Muhammad Mokaev vs. Jafel Filho; flyweights
FIGHT PASS preliminary rounds
- Lerone Murphy vs. Gabriel Santos; featherweights
- Christian Leroy Duncan versus Dusko Todorovic; medium weight
- Malcolm Gordon versus Jake Hadley; flyweights
- Joanna Wood vs. Luana Carolina; flyweights
- Jai Herbert versus Ludovit Klein; lightweights
- Juliana Miller versus Veronica Macedo; flyweights
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