Competing in his sixth defense of the UFC welterweight title at UFC 278, Kamaru Usman is already on the top of the UFC’s pound-for-pound list. If he beats Leon Edwards inside Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Aug. 20, UFC President Dana White believes Usman will be considered a true all-time great.
“You know, I still consider Jon Jones. It’s time to start talking about Kamaru Usman, you know?" White said at the UFC 277 post-fight press conference. "He’s one fight away from tying Anderson Silva. He already beat Jon Jones and GSP. And in his next fight if he beats Leon Edwards, he ties Anderson Silva. So, yeah he’s in the discussion."
Usman has already faced Edwards before. Back in 2015, Usman won via unanimous decision. Since then, Usman has won 13 in a row. After beating Tyron Woodley for the title, Usman has defended the belt against Colby Covington (twice), Jorge Masvidal (twice), and Gilbert Burns.
Edwards has gone 9-0 with one no-contest since his first go-around with Usman. His last fight was a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz.
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Looking to buy the fight card? Here's all the information you need to watch UFC 278, including the price of the event.
How to watch UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2
- TV channels: ESPN+
- Live stream: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass
The main card for UFC 278 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost.
Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+, the WatchESPN app, and, for the early prelims, on UFC Fight Pass.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on TSN, Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, FOXTEL, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
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Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2 price: How much does UFC 278 cost?
- $74.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $99.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 278 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 278 is $74.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 278 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $74.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $99.98, then $69.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $88.98, then $13.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
*Going into effect August 23, ESPN+'s monthly subscription will change from $6.99/mo to $9.99/mo. The annual ESPN+ subscription package will change from $69.99/yr to $99.99/yr.
There is no change to the standalone PPV, or to the Disney Bundle.
When is UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2?
- Date: Saturday, August 20
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6 p.m. ET
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET (approximately)
UFC 278 takes place on Aug. 20. The FIGHT PASS prelims will begin at around 6 p.m. ET. The prelims will go live at 8 p.m. ET and the main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV. Usman and Edwards should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
UFC 278 fight card
Main card
- Kamaru Usman (c) vs. Leon Edwards 2 for the UFC welterweight title
- Jose Aldo vs. Merab Dvalishvili; Bantamweights
- Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold; Middleweights
- Wu Yanan vs. Lucie Pudilova; Bantamweights
- Tyson Pedro vs. Harry Hunsucker; Light Heavyweights
Prelims
- Marcin Tybura vs. Alexandr Romanov; Heavyweights
- Leonardo Santos vs. Jared Gordon; Lightweights
- Sean Woodson vs. Luis Saldana; Featherweights
FIGHT PASS Prelims
- A.J. Fletcher vs. Ange Loosa; Welterweights
- Amir Albazi vs. Francisco Figueiredo; Flyweights
- Aori Qileng vs. Jay Perrin; Bantamweights
- Daniel Lacerda vs. Victor Altamirano; Flyweights
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