UFC 278
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sat., Aug. 20, 2022, for the first time in more than five years, headlined by a meaningful Welterweight championship rematch that will see dominant division kingpin, Kamaru Usman, run it back with No. 2-ranked contender, Leon Edwards. UFC 278's co-main event on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) will feature the return of former Middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, looking to get back in the title mix after a self-imposed, three-year hiatus against No. 4-seeded Brazilian wrecking ball, Paulo Costa. And last but not least, former Featherweight champion and all-time great, Jose Aldo, returns to Bantamweight PPV action, too! We'll stockpile all the real-time UFC 278 updates, odds, start time, tickets, weigh ins, predictions, previews, video highlights, press conferences, winners, losers and much more from "The Beehive State" right here before, during and well after the ESPN+-streamed live PPV show concludes.
‘He Forgot I Was Taking His Soul’
Kamaru Usman has a reminder for Leon Edwards about how their second fight played out ahead of their welterweight trilogy at UFC 286 PPV on March 18 at The O2 in London.
Rocky: Aging, Post-KO Usman Will Fail
Leon Edwards predicts a second victory over Kamaru Usman when they complete their trilogy in the UFC 286 PPV main event on March 18 at The O2 in London.
Edwards Debunks Usman Injury: ‘Fight’s On’
Leon Edwards debunks Kamaru Usman injury report and claims "fight’s on" for the UFC 286 pay-per-view (PPV) welterweight main event on Sat., March 18, 2023, at The O2 Arena in London, England.
‘You Lost, You Don’t Get The Rematch’
Top ranked welterweight contender Belal Muhammad has a problem with Kamaru Usman getting an immediate rematch against Leon Edwards and wants UFC to follow the rules of a "real sport" and put "The Nigerian Nightmare" at the back of the 170-pound line.
Rogan Saves Village Idiot From ‘Rocky’ Beatdown
UFC color commentator and standup comedian Joe Rogan saved a random trash talker from getting his butt whooped by reigning UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
Agile ‘Rocky’ Obliterates Punch Machine
Video: Watch UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards destroy the punch machine with a devastating high kick, no doubt opening old wounds for sour Kamaru Usman fans.
Edwards Demands New Contract Ahead Of Usman Trilogy
Newly-crowned welterweight champion Leon Edwards wants a new UFC contract before committing to a Kamaru Usman trilogy in London.
Edwards Reveals Location, Timeline For Usman Rematch
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards recently revealed the potential timeline and location for his Kamaru Usman rubber match, which marks the third meeting between the 170-pound rivals.
‘I Haven’t Left UFC’
Former featherweight champion Jose Aldo remains under contract with UFC and admits he will not make a decision on his fighting future until long after the birth of his son.
Usman, Aldo Lead UFC 278 Payouts
UFC 278 payouts: Kamaru Usman, Jose Aldo lead Salt Lake City salaries for the pay-per-view (PPV) event held last August at Vivint Arena in Utah.
Usman Responds To Mouthy McCritic
Conor McGregor scolded former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman for bringing his daughter to UFC 278 but "The Nigerian Nightmare" believes "Notorious" missed the mark.
Midnight Mania! Usman Responds To PED Accusations
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Rockhold Not Closing The Door On Possible MMA Return
Luke Rockhold says he will never fully close the door on a potential return to MMA after announcing his retirement following his loss to Paulo Costa at UFC 278.
St-Pierre: ‘Amazing’ Edwards May Have Scarred Usman
Georges St-Pierre, who also suffered a shocking upset knockout loss, explains the challenges Kamaru Usman is facing upon his UFC welterweight return in early 2023.
Team Edwards Dismisses ‘Redneck’ Covington
Leon Edwards will not be fighting "redneck" Colby Covington after the way "Chaos" dismissed "Rocky" when they were both hungry welterweight contenders.
Midnight Mania: Cheating? What Cheating?!?
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‘It Was F—king Magic’
Joe Rogan is still in awe of Leon Edwards’ crazy title victory.
White Responds To ‘Rocky’ Cheating Allegations
UFC President Dana White responds to cheating allegations levied against newly-crowned welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the aftermath of his Kamaru Usman knockout win in Salt Lake City.
Edwards Snubs Masvidal: ‘Get Some Wins’
Leon Edwards vs. Jorge Masvidal is off the table, according to "Rocky," because "Gamebred" lost three straight and is no longer a welterweight title contender.
Edwards Accused Of Cheating In Usman Win
Leon Edwards accused of cheating in UFC 278 victory over Kamaru Usman on Aug. 20 in Salt Lake City, leading to social media controversy among MMA fans.
‘I Could’ve Taken Him Down’
Kamaru Usman reflects on his UFC 278 loss to Leon Edwards and explains why he chose not to run out the clock against "Rocky" in their Salt Lake City title fight.
Jose Aldo’s Coach Denies Retirement Talk
While Nova Uniao coach, Andre Pederneiras, hasn’t spoken to "Scarface," he knows his long-time pupil well and is convinced the legend will return for UFC 283 in Brazil.
‘DC’ Labels Khamzat ‘Biggest Loser’ After UFC 278
Find out why Daniel Cormier believes Khamzat Chimaev lost out big time following Kamaru Usman’s knockout loss at UFC 278 last weekend.
Strickland Bashes ‘Uptight C—t’ Rockhold: ‘I’m Glad He Retired’
Find out what Sean Strickland had to say about Luke Rockhold’s performance at UFC 278 and subsequent retirement from MMA.
‘Where Was This F—king Guy 10 Years Ago?’
Anthony Smith believes Luke Rockhold would have been a bigger superstar years ago if he spoke out the way he is now.
UFC 278 ‘Fight Motion’ Video! Edwards Stuns Usman In Slow-Mo
Check out all the violence from UFC 278 with this official video sharing footage from a special super slow-motion camera.
Video! ‘Rocky’ Chants Fill U.K. Airport As Edwards Returns With Belt
Check out the hero’s welcome that Leon Edwards received earlier this week in U.K. following his title win at UFC 278.
Costa Undergoes Surgery, Out For The Year
UFC middleweight Paulo Costa undergoes surgery, likely done until 2023 after his unanimous decision victory over Luke Rockhold at UFC 278 last weekend in Salt Lake City.
Fans Try To Cancel Din Thomas, ‘Dinyero’ Responds
UFC Twitter fans went after Din Thomas for calling Leon Edwards "broken" during his Kamaru Usman title fight but "Dinyero" is not apologizing for his analysis.
Midnight Mania! Back Of The Line, Jorge!
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‘I Was In There With A Lesser Man’
Luke Rockhold’s last fight of his MMA career is one fans definitely won’t forget.
Stunned Usman Reacts In New Backstage Video
Kamaru Usman "Anatomy of a Fighter" video features the former welterweight champion reacting to his Leon Edwards loss at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City.
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