This rematch comes with much higher stakes
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🏆@Usman84KG
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#UFC278 | Aug 20 | @VivintArena
| @StateOfSport
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June 12, 2022
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Kamaru
Usman will look to defend his
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title on Aug. 20 in
the headlining bout of UFC 278 against Leon
Edwards.
Usman (20-1) will aim for not only his sixth consecutive title
defense, but also secure his 20th straight victory inside the cage.
“The Nigerian Nightmare” has been a dominant champion and holds big
wins over the likes of Jorge
Masvidal (twice), Gilbert
Burns and two against arch rival Colby
Covington.
Looking to upend Usman’s magnificent run is Edwards (19-3, 1 NC), a
man who is on a similar hot streak, having won his last 10 battles.
Edwards, the No. 2 ranked welterweight in the UFC, hasn’t lost
since late 2015; the man who beat him was none other than whom he
will face next. Usman won their first encounter via unanimous
decision on the UFC on Fox 17 card.
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UFC 278 will take place inside Vivint
Arena in Salt Lake City and will be broadcast live on ESPN+
Pay-Per-View. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 24 through
Ticketmaster.