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UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2

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05.12.2022 | 11:14 PM ET

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UFC 278
  • Saturday 08.20.2022 at 06:30 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ABC
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: Vivint Arena
  • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $4,297,655
  • Attendance: 18,321
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: N/A | TV Ratings: 972,000 avg viewers (ABC prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Leon Edwards   defeats   Kamaru Usman   via KO/TKO, Head Kick   4:04 Round 5 of 5, 24:04 Total Bout Page
Paulo Costa   defeats   Luke Rockhold   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Merab Dvalishvili   defeats   José Aldo   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Lucie Pudilová   defeats   Yanan Wu   via KO/TKO, Elbows From Back Mount   4:04 Round 2 of 3, 9:04 Total Bout Page
Tyson Pedro   defeats   Harry Hunsucker   via KO/TKO, Body Kick to Ground Strikes   1:05 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Marcin Tybura   defeats   Alexandr Romanov   via Decision, Majority   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Jared Gordon   defeats   Leonardo Santos   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Sean Woodson   vs.   Luis Saldaña   Ends in a Draw, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Ange Loosa   defeats   AJ Fletcher   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Amir Albazi   defeats   Francisco Figueiredo   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:34 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Aoriqileng   defeats   Jay Perrin   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Victor Altamirano   defeats   Daniel Lacerda   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   3:39 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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08.21.2022 | 9:37 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 978th

I do want to see Usman take some time, heal some injuries and get his head right.

Leon should fight 1 fight and then immediate rematch for Usman after his rest, he deserves it. 

Love or hate Usman, his activity was much needed during the pandemic and onwards.

* Edited at 08.21.2022, 9:37 PM ET *

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08.21.2022 | 10:05 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 284th

agree CrimsonChin. they gotta keep the division moving, but Usman does deserve a title shot whenever he returns 
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08.21.2022 | 11:25 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 3950th


Costa should move down to like #8 for not being able to finish a man so exhausted he could barely stand up straight for 10 minutes


Also the UFC loves Till and McGregor, they're still ranked despite not doing jack **** but lose and sit on the shelf collecting injuries.

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08.21.2022 | 11:49 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 3739th

They love gastelum as well should not be ranked anymore. Rockhold isn’t washed and if he got active again and wasn’t fighting at altitude he’s a genuine threat to top 10 fighters. He made a lot of mistakes on Saturday just from seeming inexperienced when he’s not. That’s what 3 years off does to people. Forcing the wrestling at times made him tired. Costa was also tired so couldn’t take advantage. I think even usman got tired in the 5th.

By the way nelson was nowhere near to winning that decision. Edwards dominated the fight against him then had a moment where he let nelson get on top in the 3rd. Easy mistake
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08.21.2022 | 11:50 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 350 Points   |   Tied for 3739th

If masvidal beats burns you think they take advantage of it?
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08.22.2022 | 12:49 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 465th

Yes, Jorge/ Leon would still be a massive fight, especially if it was in the UK

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08.22.2022 | 12:50 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 978th

The fact Fletcher vs Loosa didn't get 50k is ********!!!

Dudes fought like crazy and AJ donated a good pint of blood at least. 
+ don't even get me started how both are probably only getting paid 10k + 10k (if win) and Aj probably only went home with like 3-5k from camp expenses to taxes. 

* Edited at 08.22.2022, 12:53 AM ET *

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08.22.2022 | 12:55 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 465th

That's the beauty of the DWCS! Great fights at a discount.

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08.22.2022 | 8:08 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 1225th

That's not a beauty lmao. At least not for the fighters
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08.22.2022 | 11:47 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 3236th

doesn't Rockhold live at that altitude?

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08.22.2022 | 5:17 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 601st




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08.22.2022 | 5:49 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 145th

If people could see my face, I was going nuts, Most I ever reacted to a finish, It was just perfect, I bet most people are the same with me, I don't think anything beside Silva vs Weidman 1 could match it, But even still, Leon vs Usman was more instent

* Edited at 08.22.2022, 5:51 PM ET *

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08.22.2022 | 6:53 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 601st



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08.22.2022 | 8:22 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 3408th

anyone saw the shot that opened luke's nose? i rewatched 3 times this fight and can't say. probably started at end of 1st, but the blood came from nothing at 2nd

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08.22.2022 | 8:34 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 3950th

I thought it came from an elbow in R1 when Paulo had him on the ground

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08.22.2022 | 10:13 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 330 Points   |   Tied for 3950th


I didn't really like the commentary for this card at all (Joe + DC), however that ****** commentary then made Leon's moment even more special with how they were burying him.


I can definitely see that moment win KO of the year, then a few years down the road when fans look back on it they'll be dismissive about it. It's a fight finish that definitely needs all the proper context applied to it to truly have someone appreciate how special it is, otherwise it's not much different than any other headkick KO you see in MMA.

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08.23.2022 | 6:51 PM ET

good interview

Predictions: 6 of 9 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 3408th



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08.24.2022 | 7:54 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 601st



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08.25.2022 | 9:13 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 601st



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08.25.2022 | 9:13 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 525 Points   |   Tied for 601st



"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "

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