UFC 278 live stream: how to watch Usman vs Edwards 2 online
The UFC travels to Utah on Saturday, with a rematch between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards that many MMA fans will think is long overdue.
The two fighters faced each other early in their UFC careers in 2015. Usman prevailed that night but both men have improved significantly in recent years.
So read on to learn how to watch a UFC 278 live stream online ESPN+ hosts exclusive coverage in the US (opens in new tab).
Watch UFC 278: Live Stream Usman vs Edwards
Date: Saturday, August 20th
Main Map Time: 10pm ET / 7pm PT / 3am BST / 12pm AEDT
Venue: The Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
Live broadcast: ESPN Plus PPV (US) / BT sport (opens in new tab) (United Kingdom) / DAZN (DE/IT/ES)/ Kayo PPV (opens in new tab) (Out of)
Usman is the current welterweight champion and pound-for-pound king of the Octagon and is currently enjoying a 19-fight win streak.
Edwards has enjoyed a similarly impressive nine-win winning streak, with his last taste of defeat coming here to his opponent.
In addition to the headline, the UFC 278 card also features former featherweight champion Jose Aldo’s bantamweight showdown with Merab Dvalishvili as the co-main event.
Follow our guide below as we explain how to live stream UFC 278 and watch Usman vs Edwards and the others online tonight.
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Usman vs Edwards preview and predictions
Could there be a surprise on Saturday?
Leon Edwards had to wait seven years to get his chance for revenge and is now a very different prospect than the fighter who lost to Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision in Florida in 2015.
The British fighter has honed an excellent takedown defense in recent years that could nullify Usman’s main weapon.
Combine that with his impressive punching power and it could see a new 170lb champion being crowned on Saturday night.
Who is Kamaru Usman?
With 19 straight MMA wins, Kamaru Usman is one of MMA’s best grapplers, taking the welterweight crown from Tyron Woodley at UFC 235 in 2019.
While the “Nigerian Nightmare” is known for his groundwork, he can punch his way out of trouble when needed and use his fists as attacking tools in KO wins against the likes of Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal.
Who is Leon Edwards?
Jamaican-born British star Leon Edwards escaped a world of gang violence in Birmingham thanks to MMA.
Edwards made his professional debut at 19 and eventually signed with the UFC four years later.
Since then he has had 11 wins from 14 fights and a win on Saturday would make him the first British champion since Michael Bisping in 2016.
Usman vs Edwards latest odds: who is the favorite to win?
Defending champion Usman is once again the favorite for this rematch, finishing 1/5 on most bookies while Edwards finishes the Nigerian Nightmare’s 19-fight streak with 3/1.
Usman vs Edwards: Latest Results
Usman’s last title defense came back in November at UFC 268 when his rematch against Colby Covington ended in a unanimous points win for the Nigerian Nightmare after Usman dropped the challenger twice in quick succession at the end of the second round.
Edwards’ last appearance in the Octagon came at UFC 263 last June, with the British fighter clinching a comfortable points win over Nate Diaz after dominating the first four rounds and most of the fifth.
UFC 278 full map and highlights
In addition to the much-anticipated headlining rematch, the UFC 278 co-main event will see the return of former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in a tasty match against Paulo Costa.
Veteran Jose Aldo’s signature takedown defense, meanwhile, needs to be at its fullest when he faces up-and-coming wrestling specialist Merab Dvalishvili in a highly anticipated bantamweight showdown.
main card
Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards
Luke Rockhold vs. Paulo Costa
Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili
Marcin Tybura vs Alexandr Romanov
Tyson Pedro vs Harry Hunsucker
Provisional Map
Leonardo Santos vs Jared Gordon
Wu Yanan vs Lucie Pudilova
Sean Woodson vs. Luis Saldana
Miranda Maverick vs. Shanna Young
Early provisional card
AJ Fletcher vs. Ange Loosa
Amir Albazi versus Francisco Figueiredo
Aoriqileng vs Jay Perrin
Daniel Lacerda vs Victor Altamirano