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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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snakeinthegrass
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08.10.2022 | 9:23 AM ET

Does anybody think Merab would have a better chance if it was over 5 rounds?  

* Edited at 08.10.2022, 9:24 AM ET *

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el222
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08.10.2022 | 10:00 AM ET

snakeinthegrass

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

nah. whether 3 rounds or 5 rounds, Merab gets finished inside 3 
snakeinthegrass
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08.10.2022 | 10:26 AM ET

Yea, that Moraes fight was pretty damning. 

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el222
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08.10.2022 | 10:33 AM ET

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

it really was. if that fight wouldn't have happened I wouldn't be as confident as I am right now (but I'd still be picking Aldo)
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08.10.2022 | 11:37 AM ET

Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 4302nd

I disagree. Yes Morales was on a horrendous losing streak at the end, but he has always been KO dangerous in every 1st round. He always gassed in the 2nd onwards, mitigating his danger level.

Let’s not for get about Aljo, Rivera & Assuncao in round 1.

If you flip the script you could argue that Merab survived the storm.

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Thesnake101
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08.11.2022 | 5:53 AM ET

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

The thing is the Marlon that ran through Aljo and the others in the first was dead and buried by that point. Cejudo and Merab were the only guys in Marlon's losing streak to look vulnerable early against him, both Font and Yadong nuked him and Sandhagen keep himself out of trouble until he found a killshot as well.

I am curious as to how Merab will deal woth Aldo's historically great TDD, because in my mind the only thing he brings to the table in this matchup is pace. He's not outstriking Aldo, and I'm not sure he'll be taking him down before it's too little too late
snakeinthegrass
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08.11.2022 | 11:55 AM ET

I wonder how big of a favorite Aldo will be.
I wouldn't be surprised if Aldo was a -250 to -300.

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el222
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08.11.2022 | 12:15 PM ET

snakeinthegrass

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

would be justified. really don't see how Merab wins 
snakeinthegrass
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08.11.2022 | 12:21 PM ET

Alright, Time for P4P talks

Currently, right now, is Kamaru justified as the UFC p4p?

Cause Volk man I think has earned it this year.
If Kamaru Usman has a flawless finish with Leon, maybe he will be more justified.

* Edited at 08.11.2022, 12:23 PM ET *

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08.11.2022 | 12:33 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 348th

The line is dead even rn funny enough 

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el222
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08.11.2022 | 12:41 PM ET

ayy

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

that's straight idiotic lol 
AyyLmaonnaise
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08.11.2022 | 12:48 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 348th

I agree, but sadly the bookies are always right. I’m sure they know something we don’t lol

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08.11.2022 | 2:40 PM ET

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Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 3075th

Maverick vs. Young
Miranda Maverick, SUB, R1
fights already happened before im sure maverick has adapted even more since then should be an easy RNC win

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08.11.2022 | 7:12 PM ET

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

I'm hype for Tybura vs Romonov, My problem with Romonov, I don't care how impressive you look, If you fighting Sherman, Vanderaa, Roque Martinez and Marcos De Lima. You should **** them up if you have any hope at beating ranked guy,  Juan Espino was a good win for Romonov tbh, But wasn't it a weird fight

I think Tybura is a solid top 10 fighter, He a good, But not great fighter, He going to see if Romonov is real or fake, And that intriguing to me because I don't know what to think of Romonov yet

* Edited at 08.11.2022, 7:16 PM ET *

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08.11.2022 | 8:42 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 2837th

Holy **** Aldo vs merab is the closest split on this card & its 70/30 🤣

* Edited at 08.11.2022, 8:45 PM ET *

BoneDoinWork
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08.11.2022 | 10:02 PM ET

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Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 1415th

Woodson vs. Saldaña
Sean Woodson, TKO, R1
My boy boxing phenom

Gordon vs. Santos
Jared Gordon, DEC
🔒 , opponent lost to guida

Maverick vs. Young
Miranda Maverick, DEC
Damn near 🔓

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08.11.2022 | 10:42 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 348th

Merab has also spent this entire camp at syndicate mma for some godforsaken reason (so has aljo) so he’s an instant fade regardless

* Edited at 08.11.2022, 10:43 PM ET *

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el222
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08.11.2022 | 11:47 PM ET

ayy

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

they're both losing. although Aljo vs TJ is much closer than Merab vs Aldo 

* Edited at 08.11.2022, 11:48 PM ET *

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08.12.2022 | 1:10 AM ET

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Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 605 Points   |   Tied for 90th

Aldo vs. Dvalishvili
Merab Dvalishvili, DEC
Extremely close fight. Merab basically getting knocked by Marlon isn't a good look, and Jose looked phenomenal vs Font. But with that said, when Font was pressing the action in rd1, he did take Aldo down, maybe by surprise but a takedown nonetheless. Merab is going to get in his face and grind him; even if he doesn't succeed in taking him down at first, the pressure will stay on and it'll keep Aldo from doing significant damage at the same time. Very close fight though, and I won't be surprised if Aldo hooks him into next week, but Merab should win this by smothering him.

Tybura vs. Romanov
Alexandr Romanov, TKO, R2
I think this will at least go into the second round, but that's not to say Romanov will be any less dominant.

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08.12.2022 | 6:50 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 1975th

They really want Pedro to get a highlight KO here 

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