Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards UFC fight info, date and time
Main event
Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards is set to go down at UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 at 11:00pm EST on Saturday 20th August 2022 in a ufc welterweight championship matchup.
Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards betting odds
Kamaru Usman opened as a -370 betting favorite. Placing a bet on Usman means you would need to bet $370 in order to win $100.
Leon Edwards is a +310 underdog. If you bet $100 on Edwards then you would win $310.
Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards tale of the tape
- Significant 5 year age difference: Edwards is the younger fighter at 30 years old.
- Usman has a slight 2 inch reach advantage.
- Same number of professional MMA fights. Both fighters have entered the cage 23 times.
| Kamaru Usman | vs | Leon Edwards |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Age | 30 |
| 23 | Fights | 23 |
| 20 | Wins | 19 |
| 1 | Losses | 3 |
| 9 | KO’s | 6 |
| 1 | Subs | 3 |
| 6′ 0 | Height (in) | 6′ 2 |
| 76 | Reach (in) | 74 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman
The two fighters share 1 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Rafael dos Anjos.
Both fighters have a record of 1-0 against the common opposition.
| Rafael dos Anjos vs Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman | ||
|---|---|---|
Leon Edwards Win • Decision R5 5:00 |
vs. Rafael dos Anjos
| Kamaru Usman Win • Decision R5 5:00 |
Leon “Rocky” Edwards fighter profile and recent form
Leon Edwards is a 30 year old male fighter from United Kingdom with 19 pro wins and 3 losses. See Leon Edwards’s full MMA record.
Leon Edwards has a 53% finish rate, including 6 by knockout, 3 by submission, 9 by decision.
Leon Edwards is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Nate Diaz at UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 18-3-0 | Nate Diaz |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 263 | 2021-06-12 | Welterweight | UFC |
| No Contest | 18-3-0 | Belal Muhammad |
R2 0:18
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-03-13 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-3-0 | Rafael dos Anjos |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN 4 | 2019-07-20 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-3-0 | Gunnar Nelson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 5 | 2019-03-16 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-3-0 | Donald Cerrone |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 132 | 2018-06-23 | Welterweight | UFC |
Kamaru “Nigerian Nightmare” Usman fighter profile and recent form
Kamaru Usman is a 35 year old male fighter from Nigeria with 20 pro wins and 1 losses. See Kamaru Usman’s full MMA record.
Kamaru Usman has a 40% finish rate, including 9 by knockout, 1 by submission, 12 by decision.
Kamaru Usman is currently riding a 21 fight win streak.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19-1-0 | Colby Covington |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 268 | 2021-11-06 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-1-0 | Jorge Masvidal |
KO/TKO
R2 1:02
|
UFC 261 | 2021-04-24 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-1-0 | Gilbert Burns |
KO/TKO
R3 0:34
|
UFC 258 | 2021-02-13 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-1-0 | Jorge Masvidal |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 251 | 2020-07-11 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-1-0 | Colby Covington |
KO/TKO
R5 4:10
|
UFC 245 | 2019-12-14 | Welterweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards is set to go down at UFC 278 – Usman vs. Edwards 2. The fight is expected to start at around 11:00pm EST on Saturday 20th August 2022.
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