Leon Edwards will become the second UK UFC when the Birmingham fighter takes on Kamaru Usman this weekend. } Try to be the champion. Welterweight rematch.
Jamaican-born Edwards was passed by Usman in 2015 as the Nigerian-American surged toward the title at his 170-pound mark. The 35-year-old Usman eventually won the belt in 2019 and has since held it five times in a row, extending his overall winning streak to an amazing 19 fights. In the last match,Usman (20-1) defeated Colby Covington on points to retain the gold medal. 'Nigerian Nightmare' also chronicled his two successful defenses against Jorge Masvidal, leading the champion to declare that he was 'rapping' the opposition.
His second win over Edwards (19-3, 1 no contest) underscores that point, but the Englishman is in form and he has won nine in a row since losing to Usman. increase. Most recently, 30-year-old Edwardssurpassed fan favorite Nate Diaz in his June 2021 dominating performance.
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
Leon Edwards (right) wins by decision against Nate Diaz
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Usman – 2/7
Edwards – 13/5
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Full Card
Main Card
Kamaru Usman (C) vs Leon Edwards 2 (Welter
Paulo Costa vs Luke Rockhold (middleweight)
Jose Aldo vs Merab Dbarishvili (bantamweight)
Marcín 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)
Sean Woodson vs Luis Saldana (Featherweight)
Early Prelim
AJ Fletcher vs Angel Rousa (welterweight)
Amir Albaji vs Francisco Figueiredo (flyweight)
Aorikiren vs Jay Perrin (bantamweight)
} Daniel da Silva vs Victor Altamirano (flyweight)
