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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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AyyLmaonnaise
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06.02.2022 | 8:02 AM ET

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

Perrin is a solid striker in his own right. I’d definitely give the advantage to aori on the feet. But, u also gotta factor in that aori is a career 125er, so he’s smaller than the actual BWs. I’d have to watch tape first before making a finalized pick but the initial lean is aori but by a thin margin; Perrin is pretty solid imo

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06.02.2022 | 9:16 AM ET

I went to check and his fought at 135Ib a good 85% of his career (go on his tapology page and select show bout details and you'll see). First two bouts in the UFC were at 125Ib, his move back to 135Ib clearly has helped him as his not going to be having to cut a lot. Jay Perrin is a decent fighter but the tape was unimpressive. Can't help but think that Jay Perrin falls into the same catgeory of the fighters who get called up on short notice, loses and gets another opperounity to show who they are yet they fail to do so again. Jesse Strader, Micheal Gillmore, Brandon Jenkins, Kris Moutinho, Alan Baudot, Mark Striegl. I can go on and on but I'm sure you get my point. They claim on I'm going to beat this fighter coz I have a full camp now and they look the exact same as they were when they took that first bout on short notice lol. Aori should win here at a high clip (9 out of 10 times). Striking, body shots, calf kicks, body kicks, crazy cardio (zombie like watch the Jeff Molina), great footwork not stationary, improving TDD and underrated grappling game all in his advantage.
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06.02.2022 | 9:18 AM ET

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

I wouldn’t put Perrin in the same category as those fighters u listed, BUT, I totally get what u mean. Saying this because those guys are absolute ****ters and some of the worst fighters to ever grace the roster; Perrin is definitely better than those guys lol. I really like aori so I’m rooting for him to win

* Edited at 06.02.2022, 9:19 AM ET *

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BP217
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06.02.2022 | 9:20 AM ET

Imo he fights very similar to Jesse Strader & Kris Moutinho a hybird if you will. 
JReynolds47
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06.02.2022 | 11:14 AM ET

BP

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 16th with 1 other

He went the distance with Bautista tho.

The names you listed had ZERO moments in there ufc debut


Jay Perrin is decent everywhere. The fight is gonna be much closer than you think.

Even some people called aori a china pi can

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BP217
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06.02.2022 | 3:00 PM ET

One of us is going to be dead wrong, only have to wait two months or so. 
JReynolds47
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06.02.2022 | 3:39 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 16th with 1 other

I think its a close fight. Aori seems like a decent ufc level guy(reminds me a whole lot of damir hadzovic). Perrin seems decent too.

But for y'all to say he is a lock is insane

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BrandonPhill
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06.03.2022 | 7:35 PM ET

Fairs bro, Just finished doing some extra research love that Aori has moved to Fight Ready MMA and will continue to do so for this fight against Jay Perrin. Just clocked that Jay Perrin is from the Syndicate MMA gym that is a terrible gym for a fighter to be out of hell Aori Cameron Else is from Syndicate MMA. I think Aori finishes him bad. 
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06.07.2022 | 3:32 PM ET

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

Rumored bout - Poirier vs Gaethje 2 🔥🔥🔥 
This card will be great.

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AyyLmaonnaise
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06.07.2022 | 4:30 PM ET

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

I heard that was scheduled for august 27

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06.07.2022 | 9:41 PM ET

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

I could be wrong but I didn't see August 27th on the ufc schedule. It goes August 20th then September 3rd
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06.07.2022 | 11:24 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 54th

i also saw the 27th
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06.09.2022 | 3:57 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points   |   Tied for 4500th

Costa vs. Rockhold
Paulo Costa, TKO, R3
Luke's chin is over

2022.06.11 10:29 PM ET

bout announced

Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards II at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
paulopasta
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06.12.2022 | 1:06 PM ET

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

Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards
Kamaru Usman DEC
I’m so glad this fight was made, definitely the most intriguing matchup for Kamaru at this moment in time besides Khamzat who I don’t think is quite ready yet. While I’m not a huge Usman fan I do think he wins this fight. Not sure how but I think he will mix his wrestling and striking in this one. I’d give the technical advantage to Leon in the striking but I’d give the power advantage to Marty. Should be a good one
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06.12.2022 | 1:52 PM ET

Prediction Comments

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


Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards

I'm not huge a fan of Usman but tbh Usman gonna win 85%, what Leon can do what Colby couldn't?

* Edited at 06.12.2022, 1:52 PM ET *

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06.12.2022 | 3:48 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points   |   Tied for 4225th

Usman vs. Edwards II
Kamaru Usman, DEC
Spoozman barely wins on tds but is scored 50/45

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06.12.2022 | 6:13 PM ET

Prediction Comments

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

Usman vs. Edwards II
Kamaru Usman, DEC
Us man

nick8907
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06.13.2022 | 10:53 AM ET

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JReynolds47
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06.13.2022 | 12:53 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 16th with 1 other

Usman vs. Edwards II
Leon Edwards, TKO, R4
Easy win. People are so brain washed on here 🤣

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06.13.2022 | 1:05 PM ET

JReynolds

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

I don't mind a Leon underdog pick at all but I think it's kinda crazy to say it'll be an easy fight for him 

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