Leon Edwards avenged his loss toKamaru Usman when the pair clashed in the main event of this UFC 278 try to Over the weekend, the British will be looking to become his second UFC champion in the UK.
Usman (20-1) followed his 2015 decision victory over Edwards (19-3, 1 no contest) to a 19-game winning streak, leading the Nigerian-American led to the welterweight title.
The 35-year-old Usman retained the title with five consecutive wins, with Colby his two wins over Covington, Jorge his two wins over Masvidal, and Gilbert his one win over Barnes. I'm here. Thus, the "Nigerian Nightmare" declared himself "wrapping" the opposition by giving Edwards his second win.
Edwards, 30, bounced back after losing to Usman in a nine-game winning streak.Most recently, Nate in June 2021overtook Diaz and dominated the fan favorite for five rounds.
Here's everything you need to know about UFC 278.
When?
UFC 278 takes place on Saturday, August 20th at Vivint Arena in Sauk Lake City, Utah.
Early prelims will begin at 11:00 PM BST (3:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM ET) and will begin on Sunday, August 21 at 1:00 AM BST (5:00 PM PT). , 7 PM CT, 8 PM ET).
The main card begins at 3:00 a.m. BST on Sunday He (Saturday at 7:00 p.m. PT, 9:00 p.m. CT, 10:00 p.m. ET).
How can I watch?
This card will be broadcast live on BT Sports in the UK and the match will also be streamed on the broadcaster's app and website.
In the US, ESPN+ will be streaming his action live, as will his pass in UFC fights. (Getty Images)
Usman – 2/7
Edwards – 13/5
Via Betway.
Full Card
Main Card
Kamaru Usman (C) vs Leon Edwards 2 (Welterweight Title )
Paulo Costa vs Luke Rockhold (middleweight)
Jose Aldo vs Merab Dbarishvili (bantamweight)
Marcin Tibula vs Alexander Romanov ( heavyweight)
Tyson Pedro vs Harry Hunsucker (light heavyweight)
Preliminaries
Leonardo Santos vs Jared Gordon (light heavyweight)
Wu Yanan vs Lucy Pudirowa (Women's Bantamweight)
Sean Woodson vs Luis Saldana (Featherweight)
Early Prelim
AJ Fletcher vs. Angelousa (welterweight)
Amir Albaji vs. Francisco Figueiredo (flyweight)
Aorikiren vs. Jay Perrin (bantamweight)
Daniel Da Silva vs Victor Altamirano (Flyweight)
