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The Sporting News has you covered when it comes to how you can watch Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2.

The prelims will go live at 8 p.m. The FIGHT PASS prelims will begin at around 6 p.m. The Sporting News may earn an affiliate commission when you sign up for a streaming service through our links. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 278 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. ET and the main card starts at 10 p.m. In the U.S., the UFC 278 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. He is ready to make the most of his first UFC title opportunity. He is also excited to try and even the score. Usman and Edwards will be facing off at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City Utah. In his way is a familiar opponent in Leon Edwards, someone who has been waiting patiently for his shot at the title and a chance to avenge a loss from years ago. UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will attempt to enhance his status as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time on Aug.

When Kamaru Usman steps into the cage on Saturday against Leon Edwards, he will be defending not jus...

If he opts for the latter, he could find himself down a round or two against a fighter who will not slow down, and who has been planning for this rematch for seven years. It shows he thrives in long, grinding fights, which he is sure to be faced with against Usman. Usman's striking has improved significantly, but he will not have an advantage in that area against Edwards, and while Usman is seemingly impossible to finish with strikes, Edwards has shown repeatedly that he is more than happy to point-fight his way to a decision.

The Sporting News has you covered when it comes to what time Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards will make their way to the octagon.

In the U.S., the UFC 278 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 278 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. The prelims will go live at 8 p.m. The FIGHT PASS prelims will begin at around 6 p.m. ET and the main card starts at 10 p.m. Since debuting in the UFC in 2015, Usman, winner of The Ultimate Fighter, has gone 15-0. Since winning the UFC welterweight title in 2019 from Woodley, he has defended the belt five times. The 30-year-old last fought in June 2021, beating Nate Diaz at UFC 263. Since the Usman loss he has won nine in a row. I’m going in there to beat the champion and become the champion. "Rocky" is looking to make the most of the opportunity.

Kamaru Usman has hit back at fans, saying that he won't be given due credit even if he moves up to dominate the light heavyweight division in the UFC.

[GQ](https://www.gq.com/story/gq-hype-kamaru-usman) earlier this year, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' revealed that he briefly considered moving up two divisions to challenge Jan Blachowicz when he held the light heavyweight belt. He's talking about these monumental challenges for a reason." He's talking about Canelo Alvarez. He's talking about 205 pounds. The sky's the limit." "The world is filled with haters now.

Seven years after their first meeting, Leon Edwards is a completely different proposition than he was at 24 years old.

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The fight card is broken into three different parts and airs on four different mediums. This post will help explain which fights are airing where and at which ...

[Harry Hunsucker](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5517/harry-hunsucker) [Ange Loosa](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5773/ange-loosa) [Victor Altamirano](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5735/victor-altamirano) [Luis Saldana](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5505/luis-saldana) [A.J. Fletcher](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5738/a-j-fletcher) vs. [Marcin Tybura](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3542/marcin-tybura) and [Alexandr Romanov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5339/alexandr-romanov) headlines the next prelim portion of the event. [Leonardo Santos](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1068/leonardo-santos) vs. [Jose Aldo](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/7/jose-aldo) vs. The event is headlined by UFC welterweight champion The UFC 278 pay-per-view card will begin at 10 p.m. The fight card is broken into three different parts and airs on four different mediums. Edwards 2 fight card at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah is below.

Ali Abdelaziz, manager of some of the greatest MMA fighters ever including Khabib Nurmagomedov and Henry Cejudo, says Kamaru Usman is the best fighter he's ...

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Leon Edwards has a chance to exact revenge against the pound-for-pound king while Australian Tyson Pedro is looking to continue his incredible comeback from ...

“I wanted to fight Aljo (Aljamain Sterling), but he’s going for Dillashaw. “The UFC forced it down his throat, and he delayed it twice. This one, I’m super excited to be here.” The fame has got to him.” “But every press conference he’s dressed in the ‘how to be arrogant’ style pack. “I think he should show all his skill set and why he’s up there on the pound-for-pound list. If he really thinks he’s going to go out there and want to really prove his striking abilities and stuff, he could do himself some harm that way. I’m going to humble you.” You little b****, shut up.” 1 ranked pound-for pound fighter in the world with a victory on Sunday. Come on.” And he knows already, look at him – he’s not comfortable.

In a welterweight championship bout in the main event, Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards meet Saturday at UFC 278 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Check out who the experts at CBS Sports are taking in the welterweight title fight set to go down in Salt Lake City.

Costa Pedro Costa vs. Pedro vs. Usman Everything that Edwards does well, Usman just does better. Dvalishvili Wanan With such a massive main event on tap, the crew at CBS Sports went ahead with predictions and picks for the main card. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? Usman already holds one win over Edwards, taking a decision victory in December 2015. He's beat the best of the best at 170 pounds, including a few twice.

Get yourself up to date with all the bare essentials on the main event of UFC 278 as welterweight kingpin Kamaru Usman looks to dispose of an ascendant Leon ...

In the end though, I’m picking Usman because he fights to win. Usman has proven he can take a shot and come back to secure a finish. Fortunately for Edwards, he has won enough and Usman has cleared out enough of the competition that his title shot could be ignored any longer. He is also the most disciplined striker from the outside Usman has faced. He’s a unique challenge for Usman given what the champ has been facing as of late and appears to be at his peak. Even back in 2015, he gave Usman a lot of trouble in the wrestling department. Usman fights to win. In the process, he developed a reputation as a boring fighter and the UFC slow-rolled his road to the top. Bottom line is he has been almost machine-like in his domination of the division. Burns hurt Usman on the feet, as did Covington as he got Usman to engage in a fast pace striking contest. For the rest of the main card, click [here](https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/8/19/23312602/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-vs-leon-edwards-2-main-preview-what-does-legend-have-left-mma-news-editorial). Despite all my misgivings about the event, I have to admit: the main event is a great fight.

UFC 278 picks and predictions today for Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards with special guest, Luca Fury.

Aldo wins by split decision +900 ( [PointsBet](https://nypost.com/article/pointsbet-sign-up-code/)) In striking exchanges, Tybura could catch Romanov on the feet in a striking exchange and get a TKO win. Romanov can win via submission or KO/TKO via ground and pound. Hunsucker has not seen the second round in his entire MMA career (12 fights). He has great submissions and ground and pound for TKOs.” Romanov has finished three of his four wins in the UFC. The undefeated Alexandr Romanov faces off with Marcin Tybura in a heavyweight fight. [Luca’s UFC podcast](https://linktr.ee/lucafury), where he gives analysis and picks, even on future fights. This is to say, if we have a situation where a fighter is fence pushing and hunting for takedowns, judges will reward the striker who is doing damage. Fury explains that it is unlikely that Rockhold will sit and jab his way to victory. Essentially, a win by Usman by finish would be a death sentence for your bets. Edwards has a legit shot to hurt his opponent in these exchanges if Usman falls too in love with his wrestling.” No betting value there as it is a coin-flip fight, and we see it as a high-variance battle where anything can happen.

Analyzing Saturday's UFC 278 odds and lines between Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

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UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has a chance to tie Silva's vaunted mark for the promotion's longest winning streak when he defends his title against ...

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Get the latest results coming from UFC 278, headlined by Kamaru Usman defending the UFC welterweight championship against Leon Edwards.

UFC 278 Early Prelim Card (ESPN/ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass, 6 p.m. UFC 278 Preliminary Card (ABC/ESPN/ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. UFC 278 Main Card (ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. Since then, Usman has continued to win.

Rockhold has not returned to the Octagon since a one-fight sojourn to light heavyweight in 2019 where he was thunderously knocked out by Jan Blachowicz.

The card also features some rising prospects looking to make a name for themselves. The two streaking welterweights meet at UFC 278 as the promotion touches down at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rockhold has only fought four times since 2016, including the stunning TKO loss to Michael Bisping to drop the 185-pound title. Costa, meanwhile, started his career a perfect 13-0 but has lost two in a row since 2020, including a TKO loss to Israel Adesanya for the title. Usman won via unanimous decision and continued his warpath to welterweight supremacy. Leon Edwards 2 is a fight seven years in the making.

Will Kamaru Usman go 2-0 against Leon Edwards? The Sporting News will be providing updates and analysis on all things UFC 278.

In the U.S., the UFC 278 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 278 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. The annual ESPN+ subscription price will change from $69.99 to $99.99. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. ET and the main card will start at 10 p.m. The prelims will go live at 8 p.m. In the second round, Woodson almost landed the first Buggy Choke in UFC history. ET: Gordon landed a hook to the body and started working on the floor in round three. The Fight Pass prelims will begin around 6 p.m. Prior to the prelims, Victor Altamirano and Daniel Lacerda had a violent first round that saw Altamirano win via TKO. Romanov would not stop landing shots to the face of Romanov while on the floor. Pedro hurt him with a jab and then just took him down with a huge kick to the body.

Kamaru Usman has addressed Leon Edwards' claim that he felt left behind during his time at the AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) gym.

I’m in a room with those names that I just named.”“How am I supposed to get the time on the mitts, on the pad? You use it as a crutch, use it as an excuse that I wasn’t able to thrive because it was so many big personalities [that] I felt like I got pushed outside. He claimed that being unable to level up and thrive among superstars was a mental block on Edwards’ part.

The two streaking welterweights meet at UFC 278 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah in less than 20 minutes.

Usman has gone from strength to strength, claiming UFC gold and becoming one of the most dominant champions in recent. It was his second encounter back in 2013 so he’s forgotten how to lose and is justifiably pound-for-pound No 1. Will Usman continue his dominance in yet another profile-building victory?

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"Everyone keeps telling me: 'Other featherweight athletes are saying who is the best featherweight in history.' Even Max spoke very fondly of me. I will face the last guy who beat me and I will fight for the title. Like I didn't appreciate my left hand until; I hurt her. ''It will be very different, because I am very different and he is; very different too, I think. The Nigerian has 15 wins in the last 15 fights. PRELIMINARY CARD!

UFC is set for its PPV debut in Utah. The Beehive State plays host to UFC 278 on Saturday with a championship main event in tow.

- Tyson Pedro def. - Lucie Pudilova def. Be sure to stay locked to this page for the latest news and updates to the fight card. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? His most recent loss came against Usman when the two fought in December 2015. Welterweight champ and pound-for-pound king Kamaru Usman looks to extend his astounding winning streak when he takes on top contender Leon Edwards from inside the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.

Usman has won 13 straight fights since their first encounter, winning the UFC welterweight title and defending it five times. A win tonight would tie Usman with ...

On the other side of things, Edwards has been basically perfect since losing to Usman, going unbeaten for 10 fights, and establishing himself as the rightful challenger to Usman’s title. Usman won that first contest on the back of his superior wrestling skills, and since then, both men have gone on quite a run. [Leon Edwards](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3026/leon-edwards) 2, the welterweight title fight in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

'Rocky' shocked the world with a head-kick knockout in the waning moments of the fight to earn the welterweight crown.

Jose Aldo](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-278-results-highlights-merab-dvalishvili-outpoints-jose-aldo-for-critical-bantamweight-win/)via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Luke Rockhold](https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-278-results-highlights-paulo-costa-tops-luke-rockhold-as-former-champion-smears-blood-before-retiring/)via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) [Merab Dvalishvili def. Edwards improved to 20-3 (1 NC) with the win over Usman. "I thought that Usman fought the perfect fight," White said. White suggested Wembley Arena as a venue and expressed his desire to see the rubber match in England. "But we bounce back and come with vengeance!" Usman took over the fight with his superior wrestling and slung heavy boxing combinations and seemed on his way to yet another title defense as he neared Anderson Silva's record for most all time. Kamaru Usman via KO, Round 5 I told you, now look at me now." Leon Edwards just shocked the world. "I said all week I felt like this is my moment. Kamaru Usman vs.

R5. The fight doesnt change pace, Usman is still on the plan to finish his opponent, but Edwards makes the task difficult. The champion has Edwards on.

And last but not least, former featherweight champion and all-time great, Jose Aldo also gets in on the action at roosterweight! A low blow to Rockhold stopped the actions for a moment and the two fighters had a chance to catch their breath. Rockhold took a blunt blow to the nose, it started to bleed and looked like it was broken. Rockhold tried to throw Costa, but the Brazilian defended himself, then tried to submit him, but could not. Usman and Edwards start slow, the two fighters measure each other. Costa again went forward, but Rockhold met him with a right hand that sent the Brazilian to the back. UFC returns to Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the first time in more than five years, headlined by a blockbuster welterweight championship bout that will see Kamaru Usman relaunch with No. The challenger tries to defend himself. In the co-main event, #4 middleweight contender Paolo Costavise will spoil the comeback of former 185-pound champion Luke Rockhold. [UFC 278](https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/2022/08/19/62ffbb4eca47411c268b4577.html) in Salt Lake City, Utah,Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards will meet for the second time, this time the American will look to beat him for the first time and give a blow of authority in the welterweight category. Edwards tries to take his opponent to the floor, but the champion reacts well, gains the position and punishes Edwards with elbows. Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground, but Usman's defense is very good and he manages to escape.

The champion stays in Edwards' face and is justly rewarded, holding the Brit down and landing solid blows on his face and sides.

Usman was looking to defend his welterweight title for the sixth time in a rematch against Edwards, who was unbeaten in 10 fights heading into the title ...

Aldo tried his best to keep the fight at striking range, but Dvalishvili was relentless in his efforts to take the former featherweight champion down. Elsewhere on the Salt Lake City card, Lucie Pudilova picked up her third consecutive win by stopping Wu Yanan with a series of elbows and Tyson Pedro knocked out Harry Hunsucker in 65-seconds. Usman continued his relentless pressure in the final round, but out of nowhere Edwards produced a perfect high kick which left Usman out cold with referee Herb Dean instantly waving off the fight. Usman wasted no time in taking Edwards down as the fight got underway, but the Brit turned the tables when he landed a takedown of his own and took Usman's back. As the fight came to a close, Rockhold bizarrely rubbed his bloodied face on Costa whilst on top of him on the ground. Since outpointing Edwards in that 2015 meeting, Usman had won 13 consecutive fights whilst the Brit was unbeaten in 10 fights.

The UFC 278 main event, featuring the 'Nigerian Nightmare' Kamaru Usman and the British Leon 'Rocky' Edwards, is about to begin at the Vivint Smart Home ...

Usman counters and holds the Brit down who later escapes but still gets three hits to the face. The Brit gets back up and tries to land punches on the champ, but Usman sees the opening and lands punches on Edwards face, defending the Brit’s attacks. The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ is able to hold Edwards to the side of the Octagon, landing kicks and punches on the Brit. The fight resumes and Edwards seems to have the upper hand and lands a hit to the head and another to the side of the champion. Usman decides to keep his feet on the ground as the second round gets underway and lands a combination of punches on the British challenger. But the retreating Edwards is able to get a chance to counter and proves his mettle as a challenger, locking Usman down with his legs and getting clean punches in as Usman tries to break out.

Kamaru 'The Nigerian Nightmare' Usman, has lost the UFC Welterweight champion title to Leon Edwards. Edwards stopped Kamaru Usman from making history on ...

In the UFC 278 main event Saturday at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) knocked welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (20-2 MMA, 15-1 ...

The two met at UFC on FOX 17 in Orlando, Florida. In the nearly seven years since, Edwards has gone 10-0 with one no contest. Edwards looked noticeably frustrated at times, but ultimately scored the result he wanted in all-time fashion. Usman had largely dominated all facets of Round 2, 3, 4, and the portion of 5 before the knockout blow. Since December 2015, Edwards has not lost. Edwards started UFC 278 strong (though not as strong as he finished it).

Nigerian nightmare, Kamaru Usman has suffered a shocking defeat as he was knocked down last night by his challenger, Leon Edwards.

In the 5th round, the Nigerian’s pace slowed, but it was likely leading towards a unanimous decision win for the champ as Edwards seemed defeated in his corner as his team begged him to come to life in the final round. The world was shocked. After becoming the first person to score a takedown on the nearly perfect champion in Round 1, Edwards struggled in the following rounds to build any kind of momentum.

Kamaru Usman has lost his title after suffering a knockout defeat in the hands of Leon Edwards. Edwards became Britain's second ever UFC champion after a.

Usman winning 3-1 after the fourth round and only needed to avoid a knockout to retain his title and match MMA Greatest of All Time Anderson Silva with six successive title defences. The Jamaica-born Briton, however, avenged his loss to Usman, after landing a vicious kick that sent Usman sprawling to the canvas with only seconds left of their five-bout clash. Kamaru Usman has lost his title after suffering a knockout defeat in the hands of Leon Edwards.

England's Leon Edwards has knocked out Kamaru Usman to claim the UFC welterweight championship title.

Usman continued his relentless pressure in the final round, but out of nowhere Edwards produced a perfect high kick which left Usman out cold with referee Herb Dean instantly waving off the fight. Usman wasted no time in taking Edwards down as the fight got underway, but the Brit turned the tables when he landed a takedown of his own and took Usman’s back. Since outpointing Edwards in that 2015 meeting, Usman had won 13 consecutive fights whilst the Brit was unbeaten in 10 fights.

Leon Edwards pulls off one of the surprises of the year and defeats Kamaru Usman by knockout in five rounds to become the new UFC welterweight champion on a ...

Jay Perrin via unanimous decision (29-28 x3) Fletcher via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28 x2) No one in the arena could believe it, Usman's long streak of seven defenses was over and there was a new UFC welterweight champion. The challenger listened to his corner, although he did not start the round with everything, it was rather a copy of the previous episodes. For round two, Usman came out much calmer, he brought out all his experience, threw good punches, hit up and down. It looked like it was going to be a tough night for the champion.

Edwards out of nowhere, produced a stunning last-gasp head-kick KO to win the title against the stunned Kamaru Usman at UFC 278.

It turned out to be a case of double disappointment as the two fighters ended as the second best on the night. Good journalism costs a lot of money. “Look at me now. Usman, nicknamed the Nigerian nightmare, is adjudged as the number one pound-for-pound fighter. Before the early Sunday fight, Usman and Edwards had faced off in the early stages of their UFC careers and it was the Nigerian who won unanimously in 2015. He was looking to make the sixth defence of his title in a rematch against Edwards, and he appeared to be making progress until he was dealt the last-minute kick that left him in the cold.

Kamaru Usman, Nigerian fighter, who suffered his first UFC career loss at the Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, on Sunday morning, ...

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Bounce back and come with vengeance - Kamaru Usman has revenge on his mind ahead of 3rd fight with Leon Edwards in Wembley | Pulse Nigeria.

The British-born fighter now has his revenge at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake, Utah. It is now expected that the UFC schedule the third fight between Usman and Edwards for the 80,000-capacity Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom later this year. Angry Kamaru Usman ready for revenge against Leon Edwards in 3rd fight

Leon Edwards became the second British champion in UFC history on Sunday after he knocked out Kamaru Usman in Salt Lake City.

I lived in a wood shack with a zinc roof.” I go until the final bell. The Brit countered and locked Usman down getting his own clean hits in.

British mixed martial artist, Leon Edwards, has said that people doubted him before he defeated Nigeria's Kamaru Usman and won the Ultimate Fighting.

I have been down my whole life, and look at me now!” Edwards is only the second British fighter to hold a UFC title, following in the footsteps of Michael Bisping, who won the middleweight title in 2016. “They all doubted me, they all said I couldn’t do it – look at me now!” Edwards said in the cage after the fight.

Leon Edwards don knock out Kamaru Usman to win di welterweight title at UFC 278 for Salt Lake City, Utah. Behind on points for di fifth, Edwards, 30, ...

Usman win di first fight by using im wrestling to control di majority of di contest - one tactic wey Edwards say open im eyes to weaknesses for im own grappling game. Daem don doubt me my whole life but look at me now." "I come from di trenches.

By Emmanuel Okogba. Kamaru Usman who lost his UFC Welterweight title to England's Leon Edwards has vowed to bounce back like champions do.

The fighter known as "Rocky" scored the win with 56 seconds left in the UFC 278 welterweight title fight.

Champion of the world.” I’m champion of the world. Usman bit on a feint, Edwards landed his kick and one of the biggest upsets in the sport was in the books. Saturday’s result prompted immediate talk of a rematch and Usman, who was taken to a hospital after the fight, graciously hinted as much on Twitter. Edwards started strong, with Usman being taken down in the first round for the first time in his UFC career. at least the UFC world.