UFC 286 Edwards vs. Usman 3: How to watch for FREE

Here’s how to watch UFC 286 Edwards vs Usman 3 live and free on Firestick. The guide also applies to other devices such as Chromecast, NVidia Shield, and Android TV devices.

UFC PPV makes its first return to England in six years as hometown hero and UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards defends his title against Kamaru Usman. The fight will complete a thrilling trilogy that started back in 2015, with Usman beating Edwards back then. The current UFC welterweight champion then claimed his revenge last August at UFC 278 in stunning style, and he now puts his title on the line this weekend against the immediate former champion. UFC 286 will take place this Saturday in London at the 02 Arena.

UFC 286 also features a very exciting card. In the co-main event, former interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will come up against a streaking Rafael Fiziev in a pivotal matchup in the 155-pound title rankings. The likes of Marvin Vettori and Gunnar Nelson will also be in action.

Main Event Preview

Leon “Rocky” Edwards

• Nationality: British
• Age: 31
• Height: 6′ 2″
• Reach: 74″
• Total fights: 23
• Record: 20-3-0

Leon Edwards made his UFC debut in 2014, and his record stands at 20-3, with 1 NC. The Brit is currently on a 10-match winning run, with his last loss being against Saturday’s opponent, Kamaru Usman, in 2015. His last match was also against Usman, and he managed to win the UFC welterweight title from Usman through a head-kick knockout.

Before that, Leon Edwards had been unlucky to have 5 of his last 6 matches canceled due to various reasons and Covid-19. However, the 31-year-old has undoubtedly and deservedly worked his way up the welterweight division, and he is now faced with his first title defense with a home advantage.

Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman

• Nationality: Nigerian
• Age: 35
• Height: 6′ 0″
• Reach: 76″
• Total fights: 22
• Record: 20-2-0

Kamaru Usman has dominated UFC pound-for-pound rankings over the last several years and has only lost twice in his UFC career. His last fight was the one against Leon Edwards in August last year, which he dominated before being knocked out in the last round. A win would have seen Usman equal Anderson Silva’s 16-match UFC winning record, but he will have to settle for the second-best.

Before losing his title to Edwards, Usman had successfully defended his title 5 times against big names such asColby Covington (twice), Jorge Masvidal (twice), and Gilbert Burns. He won it against Tyron Woodley at UFC 235 in 2019 and is the favorite to win the rematch.

UFC 286 Edwards VS. Usman 3: Date, Time, & Venue

• Date: Saturday, March 18
• Venue: 02 Arena, London
• Start time: 9 p.m. GMT / 5 p.m. ET
• Main event cage walks (approx): 12 a.m. GMT / 8 p.m. ET

The main event timings could change depending on the length of the undercard fights

Edwards Vs. Usman 3 Fight Card

Main card

• Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman –  For Edwards’ UFC welterweight title
• Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev –  Lightweight
• Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena –  Welterweight
• Jennifer Maia vs. Casey O’Neill –  Women’s flyweight
• Marvin Verttori vs. Roman Dolidze –  Middleweight

Prelims

• Jack Shore vs. Makwan Amirkhani –  Featherweight
• Chris Duncan vs. Omar Morales –  Lightweight
• Sam Patterson vs. Yanal Ashmoz –  Lightweight
• Muhammad Mokaev vs. Jafel Filho –  Flyweight

Early Prelims

• Lerone Murphy vs. Gabriel Santos –  Featherweight
• Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Dusko Todorovic –  Middleweight
• Jake Hadley vs. Malcolm Gordon – Flyweight
• Joanne Wood vs. Luana Carolina –  Women’s flyweight
• Jai Herbert vs. L’udovit Klein –  Lightweight
• Julianna Miller vs. Veronica Macedo –  Women’s flyweight

How to Watch Edwards vs Usman 3 on Firestick

Method 1: Watch Edwards vs Usman 3 Using Official Apps

ESPN+

ESPN+ is the official broadcasting partner for all UFC PPVs and will have the UFC 286. To access it, you will first need a regular subscription, and you can then purchase UFC 286 at $74.99. If you are a new user, you can get the ESPN+ PPV bundle at $124.98. This will give access to UFC 286 and a yearly subscription to the streaming service.

However, note that ESPN+ is geo-restricted and only available in the US. If you are not in the country, you will need to use a VPN and connect to a server in the region. Surfshark provides lots of servers in the US, and you can rely on it for the best speeds and performance.

BT Sport Box Office (UK)

BT Sport usually broadcasts UFC numbered events in the UK, other through regular subscriptions or as a PPV. As UFC 286 will be held in the UK, the event is being distributed as a PPV on BT Sport Box Office and across all their digital channels.The price for UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3 is £19.95.

However, just like ESPN+, BT Sport is geo-restricted. This means that you will need to connect your Surfshark app to a server in the UK if you are not in the region.

WorldWide (Fight Pass/ Broadcasters)

You can also watch UFC 286 on Fight Pass, UFC’s official streaming platform. The service is available worldwide, and you can install the app from the Amazon and Google Play Store. The Ultimate plan provides live UFC PPVs and goes for $29.99 a month.

But besides UFC Fight Pass, the main card will also be broadcast worldwide by various TV networks. Below is a breakdown of the networks broadcasting/streaming UFC 286.

Region	Channel
United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland	BT Sport Box Office
Asia	Fox Sports, Fox+
United States	ESPN+
Canada	BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel,  Videotron,  Telus,  Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
Africa	Super Sport Action, UFC PPV on Fight Pass.
Central Europe	RMC Sport 2 (France) DAZN (Germany, Italy) Discovery+ (Netherlands) Eurosport (Spain) Polsat Sport (Poland) Viaplay (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) XYZ Sports (Switzerland)
Australia	Main Event, Fetch TV, Kayo, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
India	Sony Sports TEN 2

Almost all these networks have streaming apps you can use with your cable subscription.

Method 2: Watch UFC 286 Edwards vs Usman 3 Using Free Apks

Another option to watch UFC 286 for free on Firestick is to use free streaming apks. These unofficial apps source links from the internet and provide hundreds or even thousands of free live TV channels. Channels you can access that will broadcast UFC 286 include Super Sport Action, SONY TEN 2, RMC Sport 2, Eurosport, Viaplay, and Polsat Sport.

However, there are some precautions you need to take before you use free streaming options.

⚠ Free Streaming Precautions

Free streaming apps do not own the content they access, and the developers distance themselves from legal liabilities. As the apps simply act as search engines for links, it is quite easy to access pirated content, and the entire fault falls on you.

If you’d like to stream any sport using free streaming apps, 👉 we advise you to use a reliable VPN; this will hide your IP address from websites and copyright trolls and encrypt your activities to avoid ISP spying. However, you’ll also need to choose a reliable VPN.

With that out of the way, we can look at some of the best apks to watch Edwards vs Usman 3.

1. Rapid Streamz

Rapid Streamz is the best free streaming sports app, and it tops our list of the best apks to watch UFC 286 Edwards vs Usman 3 for free. The app makes it easy to access various sports and competitions by providing direct links to various sports and competitions. On the main page, you’ll find categories such as World Cup, Football, Cricket, Boxing, NFL, Rugby, Motorsport, WWE, and UFC. To watch Edwards vs Usman 3, head to the UFC section, and you’ll get a link.

Alternatively, you can scroll down to the various live TV categories and select Sports TV. Here, you’ll find 170+ sports channels. Among them are Super Sport Action, and Sony Ten Sports 1, all of which will air the main card of UFC 286.

How to Install Rapid Streamz on Firestick & Android TV

2. Live NetTV

Live NetTV is another great app to watch UFC 286 Edwards vs Usman 3. The app provides access to 800+ live TV channels, most of which have multiple streams, to ensure reliability. The app’s simple interface organizes the channels into various categories, including Sports, Entertainment, News, Documentary, and Kids.

To watch UFC 286, you can go to the sports section, where you’ll find 130+ channels. You can select your favorite broadcaster from the options. Some of the available channels that will carry the PPV are Sony TEN and RMC Sport.

How to Install Live NetTV on Firestick

3. Swift Streamz

Swift Streamz is another superb app to watch UFC 286 Edwards vs Usman 3. The app offers hundreds of live channels organized into various categories: Sports TV, USTV, UKTV, Kids TV, and many others. All these categories feature hundreds of live TV channels you can stream for free.

The Sports section of Swift Streamz provides 130+ live TV channels, allowing users to watch any sport they’d like. Some of these are Super Sport, Sony Ten 2, and RMC Sport, which you can use to watch UFC 286.

How to Install Swift Streamz apk on Firestick & Android TV

Method 3: Watch Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman 3 Using Kodi Addons

Another method you can use to watch Edwards vs Usman 3 is Kodi. If you are unfamiliar with the software, it is a popular media center that lets users organize their content and stream online. Streaming is made possible by thousands of Kodi add-ons created by various developers. Some of these add-ons (non-official third-party add-ons) can let you watch UFC 286 live and for free, and we’ll give you a selection of the best.

But before that, note that third-party Kodi addons are infamous among ISPs, governments, and copyright agencies as they usually allow access to questionable sources. To stay safe, ensure your Surfshark VPN is up and running before you start Kodi.

1. Mad Titan Sports

Mad Titan Sports is one of the best sports Kodi addons, and it lets you watch pretty much any sport. The addon has two main categories: Live Sports and Live TV. The Live TV section provides live TV channels through scrappers such as USTV, UKTVNow, and US Cable. These come with lots of sports channels you can use to watch UFC 286 Edwards vs Usman 3.

The sports section ensures that you can watch pretty much every popular sport by providing direct links for 15+ sports. Among these is a PPV section that you can use to watch UFC 286. There’s also a replay section where you can check out the fight after it has aired.

How to Install Mad Titan Sports Kodi Addon

2. The Loop

The Loop is among the best Kodi addons and is fantastic for watching live sports events. The addon’s distinct feature is that it automatically refreshes its main page to display sports with live events. This makes it easy to access a particular event, but you can also scroll down to the main categories.

The main categories include Live Channels, Auto Zone, NFL Zone, NHL Zone, NBA Zone, FanZone, and Replay Zone. These give you the option to watch UFC 286 through direct streams, live TV channels, or even as a replay. To watch it live, you can go to either the NFL section or the 24/7 Zone. The former provides direct links, while the latter hosts scrapers that provide thousands of live TV channels.

How to Install The Loop Kodi Addon

3. Rising Tides

Rising Tides is another dedicated sports Kodi addon that lets you access any event live, including UFC PPVs like this one. The addon’s categories mostly offer football, but there’s a Live PPV Events section that offers links to UFC and boxing events.

You can open the Live PPV events section to watch Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman 3 at UFC 286. This section of the addon lists PPVs in the order they are taking place, making access easy. When you click on one, you’ll get several links to choose from. UFC events usually feature ESPN+ and Fight Pass links; you can choose your preferred resolution.

How to Install Rising Tides Kodi Addon

Other Kodi addons you can use to watch UFC 286 for free are:

• TapTV (Live TV)
• LNTV (Live TV)
• Sport HD(Direct Links)
• Sportowa TV(Direct Links)

Wrap Up

UFC 286 is set to give us an exciting card and main event, with Leon Edwards attempting to defend his UFC welterweight championship title for the first time. If you’d like to catch the action live, you can use the guide above to watch the event using official or third-party apps. But,

Enjoy the fight!