UFC 286 LIVE: Edwards vs Usman result and reaction

Colby Covington, who weighed in as a back-up fighter for the main event yesterday, is speaking to media backstage.

He says he flew to London on a day’s notice and cut 18lbs.

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

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...

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.