UFC 278: Kamaru Usman’s next title defence confirmed as Leon Edwards finally secures rematch
2 years, 6 months ago

UFC 278: Kamaru Usman’s next title defence confirmed as Leon Edwards finally secures rematch

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kamaru Usman will defend the UFC welterweight title in a rematch with Leon Edwards in August, almost seven years after the pair’s first fight. A win for the Briton in Salt Lake City, Utah would see him extend his own winning run to 10, while making “Rocky” his nation’s second ever UFC title holder. Kamaru Usman celebrates his second win against Colby Covington Usman last fought in November, outpointing rival Covington, whom he had previously beaten with a late TKO in 2019. Edwards, meanwhile, last competed in June 2021, when he survived a late scare to outpoint Nate Diaz in the UFC’s first ever co-main event to be scheduled for five rounds despite not having a title on the line.

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UFC 304 LIVE results: Leon Edwards loses title after Tom Aspinall knocks out Curtis Blaydes
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