UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 took place on August 20, 2022 in Salt Lake City, USA, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 12-fight card below.
Fight Results
12 of 12 fights completed — 4 KO/TKO · 5 Decision (Unanimous) · 1 Decision (Majority) · 1 Decision (Split) · 1 Submission
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards | Leon Edwards | KO/TKO | R5 (4:04) |
| Paulo Henrique Costa vs Luke Rockhold | Paulo Henrique Costa | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili | Merab Dvalishvili | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Yanan Wu vs Lucie Pudilova | Lucie Pudilova | KO/TKO | R2 (4:04) |
| Tyson Pedro vs Harry Hunsucker | Tyson Pedro | KO/TKO | R1 (1:05) |
| Marcin Tybura vs Alexander Romanov | Marcin Tybura | Decision (Majority) | R3 (5:00) |
| Leonardo Santos vs Jared Gordon | Jared Gordon | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Sean Woodson vs Luis Saldana | Draw | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| AJ Fletcher vs Ange Loosa | Ange Loosa | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Amir Albazi vs Francisco Nazareno Figueiredo Junior | Amir Albazi | Submission | R1 (4:34) |
| Qileng Aori vs Jason Perrin | Qileng Aori | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Daniel Lacerda da Silva vs Victor Altamirano | Victor Altamirano | KO/TKO | R1 (3:39) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:20 AM UTC
Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards
Welterweight
Kamaru Usman
73.1% · 1.37
VS
Leon Edwards
26.9% · 3.72
Winner: Leon Edwards · KO/TKO · Round 5 (4:04)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kamaru Usman: 10:36 · Leon Edwards: 02:55
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Leon Edwards edged the striking 13-6 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed a takedown; Leon Edwards hunted a submission (1); Kamaru Usman controlled for 01:21; Leon Edwards controlled for 02:01.
Round 2: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 36-20 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed a takedown; Kamaru Usman controlled for 01:42.
Round 3: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 10-7 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed 2 takedowns; Kamaru Usman controlled for 03:23.
Round 4: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 22-6 in significant strikes; Kamaru Usman landed a takedown; Kamaru Usman controlled for 02:51; Leon Edwards controlled for 00:54.
Round 5: Striking was even (9-9 significant strikes); Leon Edwards scored a knockdown; Kamaru Usman controlled for 01:19.
The fight ended in round 5 at 4:04 with Leon Edwards winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:40 AM UTC
Paulo Henrique Costa vs Luke Rockhold
Middleweight
Paulo Henrique Costa
74.3% · 1.35
VS
Luke Rockhold
25.7% · 3.89
Winner: Paulo Henrique Costa · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Paulo Henrique Costa: 05:28 · Luke Rockhold: 00:47
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Paulo Henrique Costa edged the striking 27-19 in significant strikes; Paulo Henrique Costa landed a takedown; Paulo Henrique Costa controlled for 02:48; Luke Rockhold controlled for 00:03.
Round 2: Paulo Henrique Costa edged the striking 30-23 in significant strikes; Paulo Henrique Costa landed a takedown; Paulo Henrique Costa controlled for 00:17; Luke Rockhold controlled for 00:12.
Round 3: Paulo Henrique Costa edged the striking 16-9 in significant strikes; Paulo Henrique Costa controlled for 02:23; Luke Rockhold controlled for 00:32.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Paulo Henrique Costa winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 4:05 AM UTC
Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili
Bantamweight
Jose Aldo
42.7% · 2.34
VS
Merab Dvalishvili
57.3% · 1.75
Winner: Merab Dvalishvili · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jose Aldo: 0:00 · Merab Dvalishvili: 05:06
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Merab Dvalishvili edged the striking 16-15 in significant strikes; Merab Dvalishvili controlled for 00:34.
Round 2: Striking was even (11-11 significant strikes); Merab Dvalishvili controlled for 02:54.
Round 3: Merab Dvalishvili edged the striking 30-12 in significant strikes; Merab Dvalishvili controlled for 01:38.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Merab Dvalishvili winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 3:35 AM UTC
Yanan Wu vs Lucie Pudilova
Bantamweight
Yanan Wu
43.2% · 2.31
VS
Lucie Pudilova
56.8% · 1.76
Winner: Lucie Pudilova · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:04)
Fight Statistics
Control — Yanan Wu: 00:04 · Lucie Pudilova: 04:53
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Yanan Wu edged the striking 13-9 in significant strikes; Lucie Pudilova landed a takedown; Yanan Wu controlled for 00:04; Lucie Pudilova controlled for 03:19.
Round 2: Lucie Pudilova edged the striking 30-13 in significant strikes; Lucie Pudilova landed a takedown; Lucie Pudilova hunted a submission (1); Lucie Pudilova controlled for 01:34.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:04 with Lucie Pudilova winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:20 AM UTC
Tyson Pedro vs Harry Hunsucker
Light Heavyweight
Tyson Pedro
84.6% · 1.18
VS
Harry Hunsucker
15.4% · 6.49
Winner: Tyson Pedro · KO/TKO · Round 1 (1:05)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tyson Pedro: 00:04 · Harry Hunsucker: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Tyson Pedro edged the striking 6-2 in significant strikes; Tyson Pedro scored a knockdown; Tyson Pedro controlled for 00:04.
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:05 with Tyson Pedro winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:40 AM UTC
Marcin Tybura vs Alexander Romanov
Heavyweight
Marcin Tybura
26.8% · 3.73
VS
Alexander Romanov
73.2% · 1.37
Winner: Marcin Tybura · Decision (Majority) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Marcin Tybura: 01:48 · Alexander Romanov: 05:02
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alexander Romanov edged the striking 14-0 in significant strikes; Alexander Romanov landed 2 takedowns; Alexander Romanov controlled for 04:27.
Round 2: Marcin Tybura edged the striking 17-11 in significant strikes; Marcin Tybura controlled for 01:48; Alexander Romanov controlled for 00:35.
Round 3: Marcin Tybura edged the striking 30-15 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Marcin Tybura winning by Decision (Majority).
3-round bout · 2:15 AM UTC
Leonardo Santos vs Jared Gordon
Lightweight
Leonardo Santos
29% · 3.45
VS
Jared Gordon
71% · 1.41
Winner: Jared Gordon · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Leonardo Santos: 00:54 · Jared Gordon: 03:55
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jared Gordon edged the striking 37-10 in significant strikes; Jared Gordon controlled for 00:49.
Round 2: Jared Gordon edged the striking 29-13 in significant strikes; Leonardo Santos controlled for 00:29; Jared Gordon controlled for 01:54.
Round 3: Jared Gordon edged the striking 50-13 in significant strikes; Leonardo Santos controlled for 00:25; Jared Gordon controlled for 01:12.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Jared Gordon winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:45 AM UTC
Sean Woodson vs Luis Saldana
Featherweight
Sean Woodson
74.5% · 1.34
VS
Luis Saldana
25.5% · 3.92
Result: Draw · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Sean Woodson: 00:22 · Luis Saldana: 03:20
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Luis Saldana edged the striking 44-34 in significant strikes; Luis Saldana scored 2 knockdowns; Sean Woodson controlled for 00:10; Luis Saldana controlled for 00:04.
Round 2: Luis Saldana edged the striking 18-15 in significant strikes; Luis Saldana landed a takedown; Sean Woodson hunted a submission (1); Luis Saldana controlled for 02:22.
Round 3: Luis Saldana edged the striking 29-24 in significant strikes; Sean Woodson controlled for 00:12; Luis Saldana controlled for 00:54.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Draw winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 1:10 AM UTC
AJ Fletcher vs Ange Loosa
Welterweight
AJ Fletcher
60.3% · 1.66
VS
Ange Loosa
39.7% · 2.52
Winner: Ange Loosa · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — AJ Fletcher: 00:36 · Ange Loosa: 05:26
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ange Loosa edged the striking 39-21 in significant strikes; Ange Loosa landed a takedown; Ange Loosa controlled for 00:17.
Round 2: AJ Fletcher edged the striking 62-52 in significant strikes; Ange Loosa landed a takedown; AJ Fletcher controlled for 00:36; Ange Loosa controlled for 01:11.
Round 3: Ange Loosa edged the striking 38-4 in significant strikes; Ange Loosa controlled for 03:58.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Ange Loosa winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:35 AM UTC
Amir Albazi vs Francisco Nazareno Figueiredo Junior
Flyweight
Amir Albazi
79.4% · 1.26
VS
Francisco Nazareno Figueiredo Junior
20.6% · 4.85
Winner: Amir Albazi · Submission · Round 1 (4:34)
Fight Statistics
Control — Amir Albazi: 02:36 · Francisco Nazareno Figueiredo Junior: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Amir Albazi edged the striking 12-11 in significant strikes; Amir Albazi landed 2 takedowns; Amir Albazi hunted a submission (1); Amir Albazi controlled for 02:36.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:34 with Amir Albazi winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 12:05 AM UTC
Qileng Aori vs Jason Perrin
Bantamweight
Qileng Aori
53.9% · 1.86
VS
Jason Perrin
46.1% · 2.17
Winner: Qileng Aori · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Qileng Aori: 00:02 · Jason Perrin: 05:59
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jason Perrin edged the striking 20-18 in significant strikes; Jason Perrin landed a takedown; Qileng Aori controlled for 00:01; Jason Perrin controlled for 01:04.
Round 2: Qileng Aori edged the striking 29-20 in significant strikes; Jason Perrin landed a takedown; Qileng Aori controlled for 00:01; Jason Perrin controlled for 02:04.
Round 3: Jason Perrin edged the striking 48-25 in significant strikes; Jason Perrin landed a takedown; Jason Perrin controlled for 02:51.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Qileng Aori winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:40 PM UTC
Daniel Lacerda da Silva vs Victor Altamirano
Flyweight
Daniel Lacerda da Silva
39.9% · 2.51
VS
Victor Altamirano
60.1% · 1.66
Winner: Victor Altamirano · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:39)
Fight Statistics
Control — Daniel Lacerda da Silva: 00:03 · Victor Altamirano: 01:55
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Victor Altamirano edged the striking 58-22 in significant strikes; Daniel Lacerda da Silva scored a knockdown; Victor Altamirano scored a knockdown; Daniel Lacerda da Silva controlled for 00:03; Victor Altamirano controlled for 01:55.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:39 with Victor Altamirano winning by KO/TKO.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards | 73.1% (1.37) | 26.9% (3.72) |
| Paulo Henrique Costa vs Luke Rockhold | 74.3% (1.35) | 25.7% (3.89) |
| Jose Aldo vs Merab Dvalishvili | 42.7% (2.34) | 57.3% (1.75) |
| Yanan Wu vs Lucie Pudilova | 43.2% (2.31) | 56.8% (1.76) |
| Tyson Pedro vs Harry Hunsucker | 84.6% (1.18) | 15.4% (6.49) |
| Marcin Tybura vs Alexander Romanov | 26.8% (3.73) | 73.2% (1.37) |
| Leonardo Santos vs Jared Gordon | 29% (3.45) | 71% (1.41) |
| Sean Woodson vs Luis Saldana | 74.5% (1.34) | 25.5% (3.92) |
| AJ Fletcher vs Ange Loosa | 60.3% (1.66) | 39.7% (2.52) |
| Amir Albazi vs Francisco Nazareno Figueiredo Junior | 79.4% (1.26) | 20.6% (4.85) |
| Qileng Aori vs Jason Perrin | 53.9% (1.86) | 46.1% (2.17) |
| Daniel Lacerda da Silva vs Victor Altamirano | 39.9% (2.51) | 60.1% (1.66) |
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Delta Center
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Capacity
- 18,206
- Timezone
- America/Denver