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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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Daebak
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08.16.2022 | 4:28 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 316th

There's an old dog vs young dog vibe on this card. I believe some of the old dogs can still get it done but Rockhold is not one of them. Dudes tripping on mushrooms every interview I see him in and the mans chin is D.O.N.E.

If you pick Rockhold and he gets starched in the first 5 mins you will uppercut yourself for not seeing that coming a mile away.
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08.16.2022 | 5:51 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 1091st

Aoriqileng vs. Perrin
Aoriqileng, DEC
fight goes dec the play for me as both guys seem very durable here the side is leng for me

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08.16.2022 | 6:08 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 1091st

Albazi vs. Figueiredo
Francisco Figueiredo, DEC
this fight should be closer then most are thinking. i'll stab a shot on lil figgy by dec for the price.

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08.16.2022 | 7:58 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 2898th

I can see Rockhold retire after this loss tbh his is too old for this ****, his chin is gone - and he fighting probably the strongest guy in #top 6

BUT COSTA IS BADGER - man hire his gf as manager what a clown man 

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Serbian Gladiator
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08.16.2022 | 7:59 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 2898th

Even Brazilians hate Costa 

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Ezbrees99
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08.16.2022 | 8:47 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 2501st

Hes a Badger? HUH?!
ITJUSTWORKS
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08.16.2022 | 10:16 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 2187th

Usman vs. Edwards II
Kamaru Usman, DEC
I didn't know Leon was even real. I thought he was a myth or some title like the dread pirate Roberts

Costa vs. Rockhold
Paulo Costa, TKO, R2
Costa gets the KO with a jab

Aldo vs. Dvalishvili
José Aldo, TKO, R2
a cabra em 145

Pedro vs. Hunsucker
Tyson Pedro, TKO, R1
What the hell is a Harry Hunsucker?

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foppa420
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08.16.2022 | 11:01 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 3173rd

Fat Romanov that lost to Espino maybe, MAYBE loses to Tybura. Now that he's actually in shape I don't see it. Does anyone remember how cut he looked in his last fight? He dropped like 30lbs, didn't look like he lost an ounce of strength and was WAY faster. 

He was rag dolling Chase Sherman like he was a flyweight. Tybura is basically the same size but obviously much more skilled than Sherman. Tybura is a nice test for Romanov but I think he passes with flying colors.

I think Spivak is a really good next opponent for Romanov. After that though, I wonder what his ceiling is. Can he beat somebody like Curtis Blaydes? If so, could he beat somebody like Gane? We saw Ngannou beat him with wresting and Romanov's been doing that all his life. I don't think his striking will ever be good enough that he can be compared with some of the other bigger hitters in this division, but does it need to be? 



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08.16.2022 | 11:05 AM ET

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

I mean it’s chase Sherman tho. I agree he looked great and like a totally different fighter but tybura is way better than chase Sherman (short notice too) will ever be. Tybura isn’t outstanding but he’s way better than anyone romanov has ever fought 

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08.16.2022 | 11:07 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 375 Points   |   Tied for 3408th

Rockhold has all the tools to win this match except for the key one, which is his chin. The southpaw who throws excellent kicks and moves well is poison against Costa, if Costa starts like he did against Adesanya, the first two rounds will be drawn and the victory will go to Rockhold. But I believe that this times he will have a better approach, that he will force Rockhold to wall walk and force him to move side to side, where he will receive him with a left hook. I believe that one good shot from Costa is needed to knock out Rockhold.

Paulo Costa RD 1 KO/TKO

I believe that Usman can win this match wherever he wants, the main item will be the general of the octagon, which Edwards always misses his opponents. We have seen on many occasions that the back straight punch is a big problem for him, and that is Usman's strongest weapon along with the standing jab. He can combine wrestling, and we've seen that he can't handle that pressure in the clinch. Edwards has a lot of things to be careful about, while Usman, I believe, can only be threatened in the clinch with standing elbows, Edwards with his pillow hands can't harm him, while he can't be threatened by wrestling either. He's good from the back, but Usman recognizes all those situations and doesn't panic, he has complete control over his opponent on the ground and I don't see him being threatened there. I expect Usman to use his classic level changing feint and hit him with a right straight punch and finish with GNP shots. 

Kamaru Usman RD 1 KO/TKO

* Edited at 08.16.2022, 11:07 AM ET *

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08.16.2022 | 11:25 AM ET

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

Syndicate mma going 0-3 on this card. Fade for free money

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08.16.2022 | 11:33 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 2670th






* Edited at 08.16.2022, 11:36 AM ET *

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08.16.2022 | 12:26 PM ET

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

This may be an unpopular opinion but I'm most excited about seeing Luke Rockhold get his **** rocked saturday night

Not a fan of the guy. Plus being 37 with a glass chin against Costa is a recipe for a filthy Knock out


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08.16.2022 | 12:38 PM ET

THE TELLER!!!!!!!!



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08.16.2022 | 12:41 PM ET

Romanov

Interesting that Romanov has the highest level of confidence here. Yes when he wins its devastating but we saw what his weakness is when he fought Espino. If Tybura makes him work and can stuff takedowns late Tybura will win the striking exchanges. That being said yes I have Romanov to win too but don't be shocked! 
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08.16.2022 | 2:39 PM ET

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

Paulo Costa the greatest

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08.16.2022 | 2:57 PM ET

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



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08.16.2022 | 2:59 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 4111th

Who's the third out of Syndicate? Young, Perrin, ?

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08.16.2022 | 3:08 PM ET

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

Merab has spent his training camp at syndicate 

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08.16.2022 | 3:18 PM ET

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

For a person who has spent his entire life in English speaking countries, Leon Edwards has some of the worst English of I've ever heard. Not quite Stipe Miocic level, but dude talks like a black Ben Shapiro if he didn't enunciate. 

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