Kamaru Usman headlined a pair ofUFC 278 welterweight rematch with Leon Edwards this weekend. defend the title. in Utah.
Usman (20-1) is on his 19th straight win. Edwards (19-3, 1 no contest) has already lost to the Nigerian-American. Four years before he became champion in 2015, Usman overtook the Briton. He completed his nine-game winning streak and finally won the title.
Usman, 35, made his last appearance in November,Colby took his second victory over Covington, and retained the belt with his fifth straight win. Did. In fact, "Nigerian Nightmare" not only won his two gold medals against Covington, but Jorge also won his two gold medals against Masvidal. Usman has claimed to be "wrapping" the opposition, and his second victory over Edwards would underscore that point.
Meanwhile, Edwards, 30, fought his last in June 2021,5 after he dominated the fan favorite for the majority of the rounds, Nate he said Diaz. survived the horrors of the second half to defeat the If the Jamaican-born, Birmingham-based fighter can beat Usman here, he will become his second UFC champion in the UK. 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 Prelim begins at 11:00 PM BST (3:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM ET) and ends on Sunday, August 21 at 1:00 AM BST (5:00 PM PT on Saturday). Qualifiers will begin at 7:00 PM CT, 8:00 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?
The 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 United States, ESPN+ will be streaming his action live, as will his pass in UFC fights.
Odds
Kamaru Usman knocked out Jorge Masvidal in rematch
(AP)
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 Hansucker (light heavyweight)
Qualifier
Leonardo Santos vs Jared Gordon (lightweight)
Wu Yanan vs Lucy Pudilova (Women's Bantamweight)
Shawn Woodson vs Luis Saldana (Featherweight)
Early Prelim
AJ Fletcher vs Angelussa (welterweight)
Amir Albaji vs Francisco Figueiredo (flyweight)
Aorikiren vs Jay Perrin (bantamweight)
Daniel da Silva vs Victor Altamirano ( flyweight)
