A strong offensive wrestling game can rob a striker of his leg kicks, create claustrophobic exchanges against the fence, and take away an opponents ability to dictate the pace. Saturday night will be the official Alexandr Romanov coming out party, and I confidently feel that he will maul his opponent and become the first to ever submit Tybura in the process. Dvalishvili by Decision (Prediction: Merab Dvalishvili). However, keeping it as a plan B and constantly reminding Edwards about it will make him dangerous. Here is the full main card for UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2, Main Event:UFCWelterweight Championship Bout:Kamaru Usman(c) vs.Leon Edwards, Co-Main Event: Paulo Costa vs. Luke Rockhold, Wu Yanan vs. Lucie Pudilova (moved to main card after initial publication), Marcin Tybura vs. Alexander Romanov (moved to prelims after initial publication). His evolution into an extremely well rounded mixed-martial artist has been a joy to watch. UFC 278 will also feature the return of former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold, who welcomes troubled contender Paulo Costa back into the fold. Usman and Edwards met in 2015, and Usman won by a unanimous decision. If he can manage to keep it standing he has a good chance to turn the up-and-comer away. It will depend on how much danger Usman is willing to risk to get the crowd behind him (as you'll recall, they aren't always). ET and is available exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view. But I don't think he's invulnerable. While these types of things can take focus off of the task at hand, Usman has proven to be laser-focused ahead of all of his title defenses. To say the least, there are a lot of questions needed to be answered by Rockhold, most notably, how will his chin hold up against a powerful striker like Costa? While many seem to be backing Edwards to dethrone the champion, Usmans wrestling advantage is such an incredible weapon that he has in his back pocket, one I fully expect him to use successfully. Tom Taylor: There's a lot of hype on Merab Dvalishvili heading into this matchup, and it's deserved. The prelims will be available on ESPN and ABC starting at 8 p.m. In what Im sure is common knowledge by now, Kamaru Usman previously fought Leon Edwards in just The Nigerian Nightmares second fight under the UFC banner, a follow-up to his dominating win over Hayder Hassan to capture The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 21 trophy back in summer 2015. Prediction: Dvalishvili def. On the other hand, so too does Rockhold, but Costa has six years of youth on his side against the 37-year-old Rockhold and far fewer miles on his chin. If he lands the shots he did against Vettori on Saturday, theres likely to be a sleeping Californian in Utah. Jamie Harkin: Surely a #1 contender fight, this will be fireworks. The first time out, Usman was able to defeat Edwards via unanimous decision. For Edwards to have success, he must eliminate the nagging thought of level changes (easier said than done) and focus on his striking game. People keep sleeping on 35-year-old bantamweight Aldo, but after a two-fight stumble out of the gate, he's righted the ship to rip off three straight against Marlon Vera, Pedro Munhoz, and Rob Font. UFC 278 Poster Drops For 'Usman Vs. Edwards 2' 170 lbs. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion performs his best when he manages his weight ahead of the fight and plays to his strengths inside the cage. This is an exciting spot, as Edwards could win many striking . Usman knows he can outwrestle Edwards, but he has been moving away from his wrestling as of late. It would not surprise me to see The Eraser resort to his Rock em, Sock em style of bumrush, only to get frustrated and start chasing his more poised opponent. I'm sure he's a good guy, but really, what is he even doing here? For the complete UFC 278 fight card and PPV line up click here. In addition, you also need to have a career performance with zero mistakes across 25 grueling minutes. In addition, Jose Aldo continues his march toward the bantamweight title opposite 135-pound bruiser Merab Dvalishvili, not long after heavyweight hurters Marcin Tybura and Alexandr Romanov hook em up at 265 pounds. Costa also has a differentiator in his right leg, as Rockhold tends to leave his body open to protect his head. Lyle Fitzsimmons: OK, I'm going to indulge my contrarian vibe here. Besides a 10-fight unbeaten streak, Edwards is bringing a lot of patience, and quite a bit of confidence into his first title fight. The Georgian has a seven-fight win streak going into UFC 278. Headlining honors for the card will go to a welterweight showdown between undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev and fan-favorite veteran Nate Diaz. I think Romanov will be tested by Tybura but will get the win here. Lyle Fitzsimmons: The gents before me have illustrated it nicely. There's nothing Edwards does that makes him superior. In the end, I think Dvalishvili being as hittable as hes shown in the past will be the difference maker, and Aldo will hang on after a tough third round to earn a competitive decision win to hopefully earn a title shot. However, Costa throws his right body and high kicks with next to no tells, and his leg kicks will simply chop Rockholds heavy lead leg down. Follow the UFC 282 live blog for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev, the light heavyweight title fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. First, allow me to get something off my chest: Jos Aldo deserves better. Also, you can check out the UFC 278 undercard below. Markets . I know he's an ace at defending takedowns. Even if the Brazilian makes it a close fight, judges remain wooed by forward movement and wrestling-based mug-and-slug. Tom Taylor: As Scott mentioned, Pudilova went 2-5 in her first stint in the UFC. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill Booked For UFC 283. The event will take place from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is all bad news for Edwards because it's hard to figure out how he can even win this fight. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Absolute nonsense: Fighters react to Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 decision over Jared Gordon. Their title clash closes the curtain on the UFC 278 fight card (10 p.m. A victory here will see Usman equal Anderson Silvas record for the most consecutive UFC wins, and I just cant see how Leon Edwards is going to pose any sort of challenge. Of all of the victories on his current streak, none were scarier to his fellow bantamweights than his most recent win over Marlon Moraes at UFC 266 this past September when he overcame tremendous adversity to pick up an incredible come-from-behind second-round finish. Give me Costa and a side bet that Rockhold rides off into retirement afterward. Kamaru Usman (-350) vs. Leon Edwards (+275) In a rematch of the UFC title at 170lbs., Kamaru Usman faces off against Leon Edwards. In addition, his win streak has not held up well over time for many of the same reasons we discussed in the Aldo vs. Dvalishvili fight. Who did our staff predict will have that streak broken with a loss this Saturday night? Still, I don't think he's as powerful at 135 pounds, and I don't think he'll do enough to dissuade Dvalishvili from getting it to the ground repeatedly. New players only, 21 or older. It's no wonder the champ is a healthy -380 favorite per DraftKings as of Wednesday. The three-fight early prelims begin on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. Pedro is coming off a knockout victory over Isaac Villanueva back in April and has faced (and defeated) far better competition. Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo: Live round-by-round updates. YEAR-END PPV BLOWOUT! But he'll have to go through some trouble to get do so. Usman came up as a power wrestler who could overwhelm anyone with his takedowns. My British heart says Leon, but the smart pick is the champ. None of that really means anything unless Romanov gets past Tybura and if King Kong is going to be the contender we think he is, these are the kinds of fights he needs to be winning. Theres a small chance that if Romanov cant take Tybura down this fight turns into an extremely ugly and slow-paced striking affair, but I think King Kong will come out looking for a matchup in the UFCs heavyweight Top 10. Usman seems to have a lot on his mind since defeating Colby Covington at UFC 268 picking up big movie roles, having his sights set on boxing Canelo Alvarez, and a potential move up to the light heavyweight division. Yanan will look to avoid a similar fate as she enters the bout on the heels of three straight losses, and a 1-4 start to her UFC run. Who wins and who loses? Thats without even mentioningBispings recent insight scoop. Theres been some discussion on the MMA boards about the light heavyweight curtain jerker between Tyson Pedro and Harry Hunsucker; specifically, why its taking up valuable real estate on a major PPV fight card. Staff Predictions for UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 MMA News is the place to be for all the latest UFC 278 updates. UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards is set to be delivered to MMA fans this Saturday, and what better way to get ready for all the action than reading our staff predictions?! Gambling Problem? That run didn't inspire a lot of confidence, but she has since gone 5-1 in Slovakian promotion OKTAGON. Headlines Business. MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 278 fight card RIGHT HERE, starting with the early ESPN/ESPN+ Prelims matches at 6 p.m. At the time he fought Costa, the hulking Cuban was already 42 years old and coming off his second decision loss to Robert Whittaker. Thats a lot to ask from any fighter, particularly one like Edwards, who doesnt have the kind of torque to give him a punchers chance. The Brit has fought his way up the rankings and earned his shot at redemption and gold around his waist. I dont think well be getting any Fight of the Night awards in this one, but we will get a reminder of what made Rockhold such an effective middleweight for the better part of his UFC career. (Prediction: Tyson Pedro). Do your picks look similar? (Prediction: Jos Aldo). While Yanan has some technical prowess to her, to me, Pudilova seems to have her confidence in a great place, plus a bit more of a dog mentality to come through when the going gets tough. UFC 278 Main Event Prediction Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards (Welterweight Championship): Usman by Decision We've seen this fight before, although it's been a minute. I could talk a little bit about their strengths and weaknesses but do they even matter? Against a contender with the high-level experience of Tybura, who is the more polished of the two on the feet, I expect Romanov will struggle to secure a quick finish. Pedro has only competed once over the last four years and Hunsucker has been knocked out in all three of his UFC appearances, if you include his first-round shellacking at the hands of Jared Vanderaa on Dana Whites Contender Series back in late 2020. For Merab Dvalishvili, he finally gets his opportunity to face a big name and former world champion after winning his previous seven fights. Matchup . In the main event, Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards will compete for the second time in their careers. But Jose Aldo is not your ordinary fighter. Its no accident that the UFC is choosing to open the PPV with this bout; if Pedro wins, expect the promotion to start pushing him as contender in the light heavyweight division. Lyle Fitzsimmons: Here's an easy one. This is his second bout back. That's quite a layoff. UFC 278 Predictions: Bleacher Report Main Card Staff Picks. Dvalishvili has outstanding wrestling, but Aldo is arguably the best defensive fighter in the history of the sport with tremendous fight I.Q. Of his seven wins over the last four years, none of those opponents are currently ranked in the bantamweight Top 15 and only two of them are still signed with UFC. (Prediction: Tyson Pedro). In the middle bout of the main card, former featherweight champion Jos Aldo will look for his fourth-straight win at bantamweight at the expense of Georgian buzzsaw Merab Dvalishviliand the winner could conceivably earn a title shot. In the third, thats where things could get real sticky for Aldo. That doesn't seem likely given Rockhold's recent knockout losses and long layoff. UFC 278 is going to take place on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Full . 1 in the world in the official pound-for-pound rankings without first seeing how Rocky would withstand the striking of Masvidal, or the takedowns of Covington. Edwards will certainly have his moments, but I expect Usman to win a convincing decision before potentially moving on to fight Khamzat Chimaev if hes able to defeat Nate Diaz at UFC 279. 8 in the heavyweight rankings. With his speed advantage, as well as his technical advantage in every realm, I expect Pedro to open the card with a dominant performance. (Prediction: Paulo Costa). Nate Diaz Mocks Darren Till After UFC 282 Loss, Santa? Elsewhere on the card, Luke Rockhold will make his first appearance in the cage since 2019. The former champion hasnt won a fight in five years and hasnt appeared since a brutal loss to Blachowicz. He's found a way to beat takedown specialists like Frankie Edgar (twice), Chad Mendes (twice), Ricardo Lamas and Urijah Faber, to name a few. The Brazilian dropped a title fight against Israel Adesanya and made it two in a row with a loss to Marvin Vettori. The welterweight championship is on the line in Salt Lake City on Saturday night when Kamaru Usman puts the belt at stake against Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 278. ET) Kamaru Usman (c) (-320; bet $320 to win $100) vs. Leon. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 live blog: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon. Heading into UFC 278, Costa is looking to rebound from back-to-back defeats to Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori, though I cant help but wonder if The Eraser was checked out during his Italian Dream contest. What: UFC 278 Where: Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City When: Saturday, Aug. 20. Get UFC 282 results for the Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas. The Georgian has been grinding people into a pulp in his last few fights, and he's made it look pretty easy. The biggest difference for me, at least in terms of how they match up, is that Costa never really cemented himself as a here-to-stay middleweight contender. Follow Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo live round-by-round updates for their exhibition clash Saturday. Tybura by unanimous decision. You know all those corny pre-fight promos where Joey Bananas says Im gonna make him fight my fight thats kind of hard to do when a wrestler like Dvalishvili is spamming shot after shot. Unfortunately, that strategy will likely lead to Hunsuckers early demise as I expect Pedro to get a vicious knockout at around the halfway point of Round 1. Thatll do it for our UFC 278 staff picks! I can't make sense of it. Kamaru Usman is really bordering on Georges St-Pierre territory these days. Neither combatant has tasted defeat since their UFC on FOX 17 go-round, to the tune of 13 straight wins for Usman against a 9-0 (1 NC) record for Edwards. It was one-sided fight, statistically speaking, as Usman outwrestled and outstruck Rocky across the board. Is Kamaru Usman overlooking Leon Edwards? Give me Pudilova on aggression. When he needs to, he can go back to that power wrestling background. This is a squash match, pure and simple, against Hunsucker, who is 0-2 in his UFC tenure. (Prediction: Alexander Romanov). For Edwards, the Usman bout was his fourth as a UFC fighter and left him sitting at 2-2 after three rounds of action. Rocky will no doubt be game, but this is going to be a five-round sweep on the judges scorecards. Hunsucker by knockout. If the Moldovan gets the fight to the mat, it's probably going to stay there. Knocking around a fat and bewildered Johny Hendricks a natural welterweight did not impress me, nor did his victory over the maddeningly inconsistent Uriah Hall, who fell out of the division Top 10 after getting rubbed out by The Eraser. How much stock you put into Costas win over Yoel Romero may depend on where you think Soldier of God was at in his UFC career. He draws Paulo Costa, who is coming off two losses himself. (Prediction: Alexander Romanov). Drew Beaupr: UFC 278s main event may be a high-level rematch for a UFC title, but this bantamweight bout is arguably the most interesting fight on the card. The main card airs. By George Mills Published: 19 August 2022 - 11.32am Features UFC Kamaru Usman Technically, he's already done that with the opponent he'll see in Salt Lake City. If Usman does turn to his wrestling, the Brit needs to trust his takedown defense to make the job tough, and if dragged down, look to throw up surprises with his underrated BJJ. Newer fans should go back and watch what Rockhold did to some of his opponents before his recent implosion. Two other former champions are also in action at UFC 278. I get why the UFC would want to move the heavyweights to the prelim show in the ABC spotlight, but this one doesn't really warrant a PPV position. It might actually be similar to their original bout nearly seven years ago, which saw Edwards put up a fight early before Usman wore him and won going away. Tybura has quietly become a perennial contender in the division, winning five of six, he holds a BJJ black belt, and has never been submitted in 29 professional fights. Still, I think Tybura will ultimately suffer the same fate as most of Romanov's previous opponents. I think Usman will get a TKO in this one. In the co-main event of UFC 282, which will take place inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, breakout star,Paddy Pimblett, intends to keep his momentum going at the expense of gritty veteran,Jared Gordon. I think Rockhold finds a way to run the gauntlet and get him to the ground, and once he does, the entire complexion changes. 18 Aug 2022 16:55:16 Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) closes out its final pay-per-view (PPV) of the year on Sat., Dec. 10, 2022, with a battle for the vacant Light Heavyweight crown between former champion and No. Scott Harris: This women's bantamweight bout pits two journeywomen against each other. I expect a competitive fight, but Im going with Pudilova to just want it more down the stretch to pick up her first UFC victory since February 2018. When: Saturday, Aug. 20. In addition, Aldo has zero submissions in UFC so we can abandon this fantasy that Dvalishvili will be in jeopardy by hanging out in guard. All that said, two of three of Aldos last wins have all been against fighters who seem to be sliding, with Chito Vera being the exception. newsletter, Edwards Plans On Defeating Usman To Setup Trilogy, Usman On Post-Edwards Plans: I Will Go To 205 And Grab That Belt, UFC 278 live stream updates, video highlights, fight results | Usman vs. Edwards 2, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, Raul Rosas Jr. That's a pretty good list. (Prediction: Merab Dvalishvili). Either way, Costa was outstruck by a pretty wide margin and didnt have any vino to blame it on. Saturday's pay-per-view will be Read more on bleacherreport.com Kamaru Usman Please enter a valid email and try again. Saturday's pay-per-view will be topped by a welterweight title fight between dominating champion Kamaru Usman and challenger Leon Edwards. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. UFC 282 results live: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon full fight stream including round-by-round updates of the Lightweight pay-per-view (PPV) co-main event match tonight (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to the pay-per-view (PPV) market this Sat. From there, the path to victory opens for the Georgian. 3-ranked Aldo (31-7) is an 11-year UFC veteran and decorated former champion who can perhaps lock up another title shot should he secure his fourth consecutive victory . In their 23 combined professional bouts, only one fight has gone to a decision. There are also a lot of questions in regards to Costa a fighter seeking his first win in three years who recently left his longtime manager to be represented by his girlfriend, entering the final fight on his current contract, and who can forget what happened ahead of his UFC Vegas 41 main event bout with Marvin Vettori this past October when his botched weight cut led to the matchup taking place at light heavyweight? Unfortunately the window of his competitive prime is nearly closed at age 36 and I dont think we should plan for any Glover Teixeira-esque rebirths. Paddy Pimbletts "robbery" over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 last Sat. Twitter Reacts To Pimbletts Controversial UFC 282 Win. The counter to that is Aldo sports a 90-percent takedown defense rate, though its important to note that effective wrestling is not measured by how many times your opponent gets dragged to the floor. That low point preceded a five-fight win streak where the Pole earned TKO victories over Greg Hardy and Walt Harris. Both men have had plenty of success since their 2015 meeting, but of course Usmans victory in that bout put him on track to capture the UFCs welterweight title and defend it five times. (Prediction: Alexander Romanov). Against Costa, the 37 year-old model will be fighting from the southpaw stance with a five-inch reach advantage, which should allow him to comfortably strike from range. UFC 282 live blog: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Costa by headkick KO in R2. The No. All that to say, I expect Costa to destroy Rockhold, just like Jan Blachowicz did and just like Yoel Romero did. After a move to light heavyweight that saw him get brutally knocked out twice and then take 3 years away from the cage, Rockhold will now return to the division where he briefly held the UFC title. Tom Taylor: I honestly can't imagine a worse comeback fight for Luke Rockhold. I'd like to keep the upset vibe going and sound some alarms on Tybura's behalf, but the more I think about it, the more I agree with Scott and Tom. His high-volume wrestling attack has been too much for the likes of Cody Stamann and Marlon Moraes. With a three-year title reign that has featured five successful title defenses, he's starting to get to the point where he's already expelled nearly every serious challenger to his belt. That was, however, Moraes third defeat in a row, and Dvalishili has yet to defeat anyone of note. Still, Aldo hasn't seen a wrestler as good or aggressive as Dvalishvili in a long time. A 5-0 recordall five of which were stopped inside the distance, including that fluky groin-strike technical decision over Juan Espino, but still. (Prediction: Tyson Pedro). ET main card) from Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Aldo will come into this fight with a two-inch advantage in both height and reach though Im not sure how much hell get to use it. night in Salt Lake City. When push comes to shove, Ill lean toward youth over experience, though we may be faced with another scoring debate on Sunday morning. You dont have to be good to beat Usman, you have to be great. With my man AK on a much needed vacation, and since I wont do this very often, I felt the need to highlight one other fight on the card mostly because I feel Alexandr Romanov is a horrific problem in this heavyweight division that has, quite frankly, become a lot more interesting and fun. Of course, Rockhold has the wrestling ability to make it tricky, but Costa didnt struggle to defend Romeros takedown attempts, even if they werent that persistent. Most heavyweights are known for their power (including Romanov, who has six knockouts) so getting an undefeated prospect with a nasty submission game adds an interesting dynamic to the 265-pound division. We've got four more UFC 278 "Prelims" undercard bouts to preview and predict that will set the pay-per-view (PPV) stage ( check out the first batch here ), which we've expertly prepared them. Prior to that, he suffered the same fate against Yoel Romero. Jamie Harkin: Another interesting fight because Tybura has proven to be capable of going the distance against elite fighters, but of his six UFC losses, three are by decision against several legends of the division. Bouncing back won't be easy. I think he's a fine and upstanding member of the UFC roster and has earned this title shot, but this is one on a pretty substantial list of lopsided recent title fights. The fact Hunsucker was finished by a kick through his guard against Justin Tafa also isnt a good sign for his hopes of withstanding Pedros shots. Edwards is unbeaten in 10 fights, with his last loss to Usman in 2015, but he hasnt really achieved any big wins. Both men are wrestlers at their cores, but I don't think this is one where the wrestling cancels out. Scott Harris: This should be a close contest, but maybe not as close as it seems. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. But now he's getting to face a legend of the sport in the lead-in to the co-main event on a pay-per-view. Harvey Leonard: This one should be quite an obvious pick. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. Pudilova couldn't hang in her initial octagonal stay but has rebuilt with a nice run since, while Wanan is probably on the verge of her own exodus. Prediction: Rockhold def. But I still think he has what it takes to get a decision win against Aldo. That could actually be considerable, given that Edwards doesn't hit with a ton of power. Since then, he's been lights out, though. Harvey Leonard: While Romanov has torn though most opposition, the one man he faced who looked to turn the tables on his grappling efforts was Espino, and the Moldovan was unable to secure his powerful takedowns and faded late. For me, I just have too many questions about Rockhold even though hes certainly got a competitive spirit this week. It might not happen in the first round, but he'll eventually be taken down, and whether it's due to ground-and-pound or a choke, he'll be finished. Lyle Fitzsimmons: Ring me up as one of the guys who's been sleeping on Aldo. As my colleague Jed Meshew likes to say, we have two guys who like to get, or get got, and thats what well likely see on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Marcin Tybura, a former M-1 champ with 15 UFC fights to his credit, should at least be competitive with the Moldovan. Bad Decision? To check out the latest and greatest UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. I know its impossible to say this without sounding disrespectful but The Hurricane is not a UFC-caliber fighter and just like his nickname, will weaken and dissipate when he makes landfall this Sat. He has three consecutive wins over high-quality competition in Marlon "Chito" Vera, Pedro Munhoz and Rob Font. In fact, in my opinion, he should be the one fighting Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title in October. The Bloody Elbow team has made its predictions for UFC 278, and most of us . Given Costas KO power, I think Rockhold might suffer a similar fate to his most recent outings. For my money, the winner here is easy to discern. Something went wrong. Since then, neither man has tasted defeat. In the last year to 18 months, young, hungry, and dangerous contenders have emerged in the heavyweight division. Tybur is the best fighter that Romanov has faced so far and will be a good test to see if the Moldovan is able to land his takedowns on a competent grappler. I like Edwards as a fighter, and he's obviously been impressive in his post-Usman run, but the champ is both the champ and the pound-for-pound king for a reason. In our prelim. I just don't see any way Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman outside of a flukey one-punch KO, and he doesn't seem to have the firepower to pull off a feat like that. UFC 282 results, live stream play-by-play updates for the Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev light heavyweight championship-led pay-per-view (PPV) main card TONIGHT (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, also featuring Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon co-headliner at lightweight. The biggest question in this for me is whether Aldo still has the ability to continually deny Dvalishvilis takedowns. To come back after a layoff that followed three KO losses in four outings against arguably the most powerful striker at middleweight seems like a task that will prove to be too tough. Sign up for the Note: Marcin Tybura vs. Alexander Romanov has now been moved to the preliminary card, with Wu Yanan vs. Lucie Pudilova taking its place on the main card. Odds and lines subject to change. UFC 279 Predictions: Bleacher Report Main Card Staff Picks Bleacher Report - Tom Taylor 22m UFC 279 goes down this Saturday in Las Vegas, and all signs point to a wild night. Others fall off a cliff and things get ugly quickly. So, unless the fluky shot lands, it's a win. The suddenly-vacated light heavyweight championship is up for grabs at UFC 282, with Jan Bachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev closing out the show from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Usman, widely considered the best fighter in the world at present, will be looking for his sixth title defense, while his British challenger will be looking for a huge upset in his first bid at UFC gold. Harvey Leonard: Its hard to see this one going any way other than another KO setback for Rockhold. The chin may be gone but the skill set is not, so with an effective gameplan that mixes up his wrestling with his striking, theres no reason the former champ cant get it done in a three-round fight, even if it means stealing rounds with a late takedown. Oops. MMA News is the place to be for all the latest UFC 278 updates. If you're in Dallas, this is going to be a wonderful weekend. ET on PPV through ESPN+. The winner of that contest could find themselves anywhere from 0-1 fights away from a title shot. He had five takedowns in a win over Jorge Masvidal. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. King Kong will close out the prelims with his biggest test to date in Marcin Tybura. Keep scrolling to see how the B/R combat sports team envisions it all going down. UFC 278 goes down this Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah, which means it's time for another round of predictions from B/R's combat sports squad. ET, followed by the remaining undercard balance on ABC/ESPN/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. UFC 278 takes place Saturday at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Prediction: Pedro def. The 37-year-old lost his title to Michael Bisping in June of 2016 and has only fought three times since then. UFC 282 PPV Results & Play-By-Play! A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, UFC 278 predictions, preview, and analysis. Wants To Fight Alongside Brandon Moreno On UFC 283, Video! Jose Aldo has been fighting in UFC for well over a decade and not only held the promotions featherweight title, but is now ranked No. Pimblett Scrapes Past Gordon. Aging in MMA can be funny. In the co-main event, Luke Rockhold returns after a three-year absence when he takes on Paulo Borrachinha Costa. Thats pretty much where the similarities end because The Nigerian Nightmare has consistently fought the best welterweights in the world, including Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Gilbert Burns, just to name a few. Edwards by unanimous decision. Drew Beaupr: There were moments where it seemed like it would never happen, but Edwards finally has his title shot and rematch with Usman. Im an old-school fella and my heart is rooting for Aldo, I just dont see how Junior can do enough damage in a three-round fight before the wrestling takes over. It also bears noting that it will be the pair's second meeting, as Usman defeated Edwards by unanimous decision back in 2015. Kamaru Usman is inching closer to all-time greatness, while Leon Edwards is finally getting his opportunity to fight for a UFC title. Hunsucker, meanwhile, is 0-2 in the UFC and only 7-5 as a professional. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. (Prediction: Paulo Costa). Jamie Harkin: Its extremely difficult to cap a fight in favor of Kamaru Usmans opponent, given how dominant he has been over the last few years. Since becoming champion, Covington has been quite competitive with Usman on two separate occasions, while Gilbert Burns gave the welterweight king a bit of a scare before finishing his longtime teammate in the third round at UFC 258 in February 2021. The UFC has touched down in Utah this week and the welterweight title is on the line at the top of the bill. Be sure to keep it right here on MMANews.com Saturday for all the results, highlights, and updates on UFC 278! The ABC/ESPN preliminary card kicks off at 8:00 PM. Pick: Dallas 38, Houston 10. 2 spot in top position percentage (53.4%). For some fans, it will be the first time they see Dvalishvili, so this is a huge opportunity for him to make an impression. over ego. 3 in the world in the official pound-for-pound rankings behind Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson before coughing up his 185-pound title to longtime nemesis Michael Bisping at UFC 199 back in June 2016. Wu has lost three straight and four of five, and this is Pudilova's first fight back with the UFC after going to 2-5 in her first run. His next assignment could prove to be his most dangerous since his UFC 251 matchup against Petr Yan. Weve recently seen it with guys like 29-year-old Tom Aspinall and 30-year-old Sergei Pavlovich, and something tells me that on Saturday night, the 31-year-old Romanov will join them in that conversation. Eligibility restrictions apply. Luke Rockhold is trending toward that latter category. I think thered be a legitimate chance that prime Rockhold could take Costa down and control him on the ground, but at this point, I cant trust his chin against someone who throws as hard as The Eraser. What do you think? UFC 278 goes down this Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah, which means it's time for another round of predictions from B/R's combat sports squad. It feels almost cruel to me. In addition, any ground work would favor the Californian because of his punishing top control. (Prediction: Paulo Costa). Of those five opponents, only three are still signed to UFC and only one is currently ranked in the Top 15. He also hasnt faced the kind of wrecking ball grappler that Romanov is, and someone who doesnt need to make it look pretty to find success. If you're in Houston, find something better to do, like watching C-Span on loop. ET. It's true that Rockhold is a great grappler, but Costa has an 80 percent takedown defense rate and athleticism to boot. (Numbers in parentheses indicate standing in MMA Fightings Global Rankings). However, he's evolved to the point where he doesn't have to win that way. The 33-year-old will be dropping down to light heavyweight for this bout, but I dont expect that to change his fortunes all that much. If he does, ground-and-pound will be an option, but the Pole has never been submitted and boasts a BJJ black belt. Merab Dvalishvili got off to rough start in the UFC. Sign up for the He's lost two of those three fights, with the last coming by knockout against Jan Blachowicz in an attempted move to the light heavyweight division. Aggression should serve her well against Wu, who has lacked urgency in the bulk of her UFC bouts. The latest UFC 278 odds and a complete betting guide for the Usman vs. Edwards 2 PPV event can be located here. Edwards own win streak has been impressive, but its tough to ignore the fact that the bulk of that run was completed by July of 2019. The stakes are high for both fighters as Usman looks to take another step closer towards Georges St-Pierre in the welterweight GOAT conversation, while Edwards might only have this one opportunity to accomplish his championship mission. Remember, youll need a subscription to ESPN+ to order this weekends event but if the thought of listening to the official commentary has you down in the dumps, mute your volume and follow along with our live video play-by-play at our official YouTube channel by clicking here. Costa by unanimous decision. Usman by points/ TKO. Andrew Starc: Jos Aldo looks to be making a promising tilt at the title, and now 35, this could be his last. Here we have an aging former champion with a history of being annihilated by big, powerful punchers, and the UFC gives him the biggest, most powerful puncher in the middleweight division. With that, its hard to imagine him resorting to the kind of grappling game he employed in 2015, especially when that wasnt comfortable early on as Edwards footwork and head position allowed him to circle away from the cage and defend takedowns. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 will be headlined by the welterweight rematch between reigning 170-pound titleholder Kamaru Usman and longtime nemesis Leon Edwards. ET) Jan Bachowicz (+280; bet $100 to win $280) vs. Magomed Ankalaev (-340; bet $340 to win $100) - for vacant light heavyweight title If Tybura can defend Romanovs level changes and scramble if forced down, avoid clinching, and take the fight beyond the opening round, he may have the edge. Look, I get it. Jamie Harkin: Costa seems far healthier and motivated for this fight than he did last year against Vettori. The Georgian has been a takedown machine, but Aldo has arguably the best takedown defense in the history of the sport. But these are smaller questions. He is one of the greatest fighters ever, and in the eyes of some fans, the greatest ever outright. UFC 278: "Usman vs. Edwards 2" will be headlined by the welterweight rematch between reigning 170-pound titleholder Kamaru Usman and longtime nemesis Leon Edwards. Tybura holds the heavyweight record for takedown defense at 82.1%, so this is going to be a very difficult fight on both sides. The UFC 278 takes place this Saturday, August 20, 2022. But it will be an uphill battle. Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369). Tybura is his next step up the ladder. Tybura tends to get clipped early and drop a few rounds but has a hell of a chin, with his three TKO losses coming against some of the heaviest hitters in the division. Both men have been vocal about their confidence, but only one will receive the proper validation by nights end. Edwards has earned his place in the UFC 278 main event based on his winning streak alone and hes proven to be a crafty fighter with high-level skills on his feet as well as on the ground. A leading source for MMA News since 2002. 3 in the world in the 135-pound weight class, thanks to three consecutive wins over Top 10 competition. Here's another gentle push toward the gate.Pudilova, unanimous decision. That should give you an idea of what Dvalishvili was faced with during his run. Prior to that, the 31 year-old Georgian suffered consecutive losses to Frankie Saenz and Ricky Simon. Romanov is on a tear, and Tybura represents his biggest competition in the UFC. He shrugs off a few takedownsand maybe eats a kick or twothen runs the former champ over. The legend was good enough at wrestling to win a fight with five takedowns, but he also had the boxing to bludgeon someone with his jab on the way to a unanimous-decision win. I know the promotion has high hopes for the Moldovan King Kong and so far hes delivered. The winner of this bout could re-enter the 185-pound contender pool, particularly with a highlight-reel finish. Usman has been like a child with a new toy with his new love of striking, showing off his newfound jab against Gilbert Burns and his right cross against Masvidal. Scott Harris: I don't see a path to victory here for Leon Edwards. After three-plus years away from the octagon, former middleweight champ Luke Rockhold is back for a heated matchup with the always interesting Paulo Costa. When you saw this fight was opening up the main card, you probably threw your arms up in the air with a stunned look on your face. GSP was great not only because he won so many fights but because of his ability to win in a variety of ways. So, yeah. UFC 278 Odds, Betting & Picks | Odds Shark India Japan Malaysia Philippines South Korea Brazil Europe Germany Sweden United Kingdom Kenya Mexico Nigeria Venezuela Betting Sites By Sport NFL NBA NCAAB NCAAF MLB NASCAR NHL Soccer UFC Boxing CFL Golf Racebooks Politics Cricket IPL KLeague KBO PBA more Betting Sites for Mobile Sports Betting Apps The counter to that? Andrew Starc: A few years ago, Marcin Tybura looked to be on his way out of the UFC after suffering four defeats in five fights. Andrew Starc: After over three years away from the Octagon, Tyson Pedro returned to action with a first-round knockout of Ike Villaneuva in April. Please enter a valid email and try again. Other main card matchups include Jose Aldo taking on the surging Merab Dvalishvili, Wu Yanan will face Lucie Pudilova in a bantamweight tilt, while Tyson Pedro opens the PPV card against Harry Hunsucker in a light heavyweight showdown. Its possible that Dvalishvilis relentless attempts will prove too much for the Brazilian, but Ill take Aldo to stay on his feet and comfortably win the striking battle. Fletcher (9-1) who went 7-2 as an amateur earned his UFC contract with a flying knee finish of. In fact, The Hurricane has been knocked out in all five of his losses; though to be fair, hes also finished all seven of his victories. night (Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, proved "The Baddy" is not ready for ranked competition. UFC 278 main card predictions: Our picks for Usman vs Edwards 2, Costa vs Rockhold and more We look ahead to UFC 278 with some predictions for the fights including Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2 and Paulo Costa vs Luke Rockhold, with the card exclusively live on BT Sport. "The Nigerian Nightmare". Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. If he can, he certainly has the ability to finish Dvalishvili on the feet. (Prediction: Tyson Pedro). Also taking place on the UFC 278 lineup is the legendary Jos Aldo taking on rising bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili. Something went wrong. Scott Harris: People forget: Rockhold is a hell of a good grappler. Luke Rockhold in particular really needs a change in fortune. Usman most recently earned a decision against Covington this past November at UFC 268, while Edwards returns for the first time in 14 months after defeating Nate Diaz at UFC 263. While its been a longtime since Rockhold has competed, its been nearly five years since hes tasted victory. Scott Harris: At one point, Pedro looked to be a force in the light heavyweight division, winning three of his first four bouts. ET, before the PPV main card start time at 10 p.m. If Rockholds coach is commenting on somewhat of an inadequate prep, thats never a good sign. That win saw him stem a stretch of poor form that included three losses in four fights, including to the likes of Ovince Saint Preux and Maurcio Rua. Getting the UFC 278 PPV main card started will be a fan-friendly light heavyweight collision pitting Tyson Pedro against Harry Hunsucker. Lyle Fitzsimmons: Agreeing with the brain trust on this one. ET, followed by the four-fight prelims on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN+ at 8 p.m. At first glance, Aldo fans were likely concerned about the matchmaking and for good reason considering the frenetic pace Dvalishvili puts on. The latter suffered first-round losses in his first two UFC bouts, his lone appearance on Contender Series, and actually in the other two losses on his 7-5 record as well. (Prediction: Merab Dvalishvili). For instance, he scored a TKO win over Gilbert Burns without landing a single takedown. And let's not act like he hasn't dealt with tough grapplers before. Tyson Pedro has struggled with consistency, but he's plenty good enough to deal with Harry Hunsucker. Remember, this is a combatant who was once ranked No. Pedro in R2 by TKO. I am also confident that Romanov will fight for a UFC title in the next 18 to 24 months. The Englishmans only victory over a welterweight currently ranked in the Top 10 came against Vicente Luque in early 2017. The former UFC middleweight champion has dropped three of his last four, all by way of knockout, and has not competed in over three years. Usman has nearly lapped the division, even defending his title twice successfully against both Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. (Prediction: Paulo Costa). Drew Beaupr: Pedro picked up his first win after a losing streak and lengthy layoff when he beat Ike Villanueva, which was apparently convincing enough for the UFC to start promoting the Australian again. The Brazilian legend lights up his foe's body and head en route to a stop. Co-headlining honors for the card will go to a middleweight clash between Brazilian knockout artist Paulo Costa and former champion Luke Rockhold, who is returning from a three-year hiatus. Given that his weight issues drew most of the attention last time out, its easy to forget the performance Borrachinha put in. Then again, we haven't seen Aldo take on any grapplers after cutting all the way down to bantamweight. (Prediction: Kamaru Usman). While his initial potential was dampened by a serious knee injury, Pedro showed that he used his layoff wisely when he blitzed Villanueva in his return fight. UFC 278 Fight Card, Schedule and Odds 1 of 4 Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Main Card (ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m. Those are two very important tests that need to be passed by any welterweight looking to pull the sword from the 170-pound stone. Pedro doesn't need to be a world-beater to get things done here. He's in the co-main event opposite Paulo Costa in a middleweight affair. The Georgian hasn't faced as tough a test as Aldo yet, and the veteran will show him what it's like at the top. To suggest otherwise is to demonstrate more growth and perhaps a better evolution as a cage fighter in the years that followed. Now, Rockhold is coming back to middleweight in what is likely his last chance to remain relevant. Im looking forward to seeing what he wants to show off this weekend against Edwards. Saturday's pay-per-view will be topped by a. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Tyson Pedro and Harry Hunsucker are going to get after it in their light heavyweight matchup. Costa is a tough, rugged bruiser, but Im not sure he has the patience to wait for a Rockhold mistake. AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. No real reason to go against chalk. Before we get to the finer details, be sure to take a closer look at our comprehensive preview and predictions for all the UFC 278 preliminary card action by clicking here and here. Hunsucker doesn't really warrant the pay-per-view slot. I pronounced his career dead and buried after Petr Yan pulverized him a while back, but all that's happened since is three winsincluding the Vera triumph that looks a lot better after last weekend. Some fighters fight into their 40s and never seem to completely fall off before calling it quits. In the co-main event, former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold returns for the first time since July 2019 when he takes on former title . Its almost certainly going to be a LHW slugfest, and I pick the Aussie ten out of ten times in those. However, Romanov has won three of five UFC bouts by submission and has shown good variety with his subs. The main card will be available exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view and begins at 10:00 PM ET. Fletcher vs. Ange Loosa A.J. Usman, meanwhile, has three knockout wins in his last five title defenses against the best names in the division. Andrew Starc: Both fighters will be looking to avoid losing three in a row by getting the win here. Oops. Harry Hunsucker, meanwhile, has lost three in his last four, having most recently suffered back-to-back first-round knockouts to Tai Tuivasa and Justin Tafa. But allow me to be positive: this fight is going to be super fun for the few minutes that it lasts. Alexander Romanov is unbeaten in 16 fights, including five in the UFC, having earned an impressive first-round submission of Chase Sherman in his most recent bout in April. He is an adequate defensive wrestler, but it might not be enough to keep the fight upright. Hunsucker has seven wins but only one of those opponents has a winning record and thats the 4-3 Billy Big Sexy Swanson. Dont miss a single second of EPIC face-punching action! 18 Aug 2022 17:48, Sports News. He'll find a way to beat Dvalishvili, tooand I'll take it a step further than that. Thats also not to mention the vicious elbows Edwards has since developed in the clinch, which was on display versus RDA and Nelson. I dont know how much longer well get to see Junior at the top, but its been one hell of a ride. I know Costa is a big powerful guy. There are only so many miles on the clock, and Aldos time has to come sooner or later, and Dvalishvilis pressure might put him over the edge. Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images, UFC changing the lineup for the Main Card. The five-fight main card begins at 10 p.m. Similarly, Pedro has only been to the scorecards once in 11 professional fights and I think we may have just answered why this 205-pound tilt is playing fan fluffer for the marquee matchups on tomorrow nights card. Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. : A.J. Itll come down to whether King Kong can force top position and hold Tybura down. That streak came to an end in October last year, when Tybura was outpointed by Alexander Volkov. Will a stand-up affair suit Edwards? Usman told the media this week that he has been reminded by numerous. Tom Taylor: There's really no arguing with Scott's take on this fight. As much as I'd love to see a finish, I expect the same 25-minute near-shutout. Pudilova by unanimous decisionLyle Fitzsimmons: Mark me down alongside Scott. I believe Aldo will continue to have success through the midway point of the second round before Dvalishvili lands a takedown to steal some momentum. The Brazilian may resist for the opening round, but as Dvalishvili lives up to his Machine moniker by utilizing his cardio and conditioning to push a pace Aldo wont be comfortable with, the takedowns will likely come. In the main event of UFC 278 on Saturday, The Nigerian Nightmare is set to make his sixth welterweight title defense against Edwards whom the champ defeated in 2015 via unanimous decision, but has remained undefeated in all 10 bouts since then. Prediction: Romanov def. (Editor's note: The prediction for the Tybura-Romanov fight is included due to UFC changing the lineup for the Main Card) UFC 278 goes down this Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah, which means it's time for another round of predictions from B/R's combat sports squad. Prediction: Usman def. To his credit, Tybur had a five-fight win streak going from Feb. 2020 to June 2021 ended by a unanimous decision loss to Alexander Volkov and it only got Tybura to No. That makes this card must-see television. (Prediction: Kamaru Usman). And let's be real: The charismatic and finish-hunting Pedro is still clearly in the UFC's plans. Luke Rockhold brings a couple of troubling statistics into his UFC 278 co-main event against Paulo Costa. Fighting in altitude likely favors Dvalishvili, but I think Aldo will come out and get off to a fast start where hes able to to stuff the takedowns and make the Georgian standout pay on the feet. That's some pretty solid momentum, especially when compared to Wu, who has lost her last three. Harvey Leonard, Andrew Starc, Drew Beaupr, and first-timer Jamie Harkin have provided their picks for you below. Ring rust is also a thing, at least in my book, and Rockhold hasn't competed in more than three years. UFC 282 Results & Highlights: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Ends In Split Draw, Fighters React To Paddy Pimbletts Close Decision Win At UFC 282, The Wild World Of Fighting: Darren Till, Hasbulla, Gender Reveals, & More (12/10/2022). And I concede that if he lands a meaningful shot, the fight will be over instantly. LIVE! Still, I rate Edwards well above the likes of Jorge Masvidal, who was able to take Usman to a decision a little over two years ago. (Editor's note: The prediction for the Tybura-Romanov fight is included due to UFC changing the lineup for the Main Card) UFC 278 goes down this Saturday. Looks to be healthy, able to make weight, and in phenomenal shape. Harvey Leonard: Whilst Id love nothing more than to see the fairytale late surge of Aldo continue to a title shot, I think it may come to an end at UFC 278. He can pound on you or submit you. After a tough first run with the promotion where she lost her final four octagon bouts, and went 2-5 total, Pudilova has gone 5-1 in six appearances for OKTAGON to earn her way back to the UFC. Usman already holds. Jos Aldo has found new life at 135 pounds. Those guys had no business in the cage with a prospect of his ilk. Tom Taylor: This is the first real test of Alexandr Romanov's UFC career. Dvalishvili fought Moraes on the final fight of the prelims. (Prediction: Kamaru Usman). In his most recent bout against Chase Sherman, a now slimmer, more yoked up version of Romanov appeared and he looked every bit of the astounding -2500 favorite in the two-minute affair. ET on ESPN+ PPV. Marcin Tybura has been competing under the UFC banner for more than six years and to date has compiled a 9-6 record with four of those victories coming by way of knockout. Heres what Twitter thought of that UFC 282 results: Full fight coverage of the Light Heavyweight pay-per-view (PPV) main event tonight (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) between Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring a disappointing split draw decision. Merab Dvalishvili, meanwhile, is on a seven-fight win streak, having most recently earned a TKO victory over Marlon Moraes. Again: Edwards is good, but he doesn't have the wrestling or power to stand up to Usman's bull rush. (Editor's note: The prediction for the Tybura-Romanov fight is included due to UFC changing the lineup for the Main Card). While Merab Dvalishvili has yet to crack the Top 5, his seven-fight win streak has distinguished The Machine as a very dangerous opponent ready to announce his arrival at the expense of Aldo. I think Pedros time away from the Octagon has served him well and that hell get another knockout here. Pedro is the more technical striker, while Hunsucker is going to get right in Pedros face. Pedro sends him packing, and fast. ET, while the main card will get underway at 10 p.m. Bleacher Report Main Card Staff Picks Bleacher Report - 18 Aug 2022 17:48 (Editor's note: The prediction for the Tybura-Romanov fight is included due to. Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC), Jose Aldo faces off against Merab Dvalishvili (Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC), Kamaru Usman (c) (-320; bet $320 to win $100) vs. Leon Edwards(+280; bet $100 to win $280) for welterweight title, Paulo Costa (-350) vs. Luke Rockhold (+290), Jos Aldo (+115) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (-135), Lucie Pudilova (-125) vs. Wu Yanan (-105), Harry Hunsucker (+500) vs. Tyson Pedro (-675), Alexandr Romanov (-350) vs. Marcin Tybura (+290), Jared Gordon (-265) vs. Leonardo Santos (+225), Luis Saldana (+300) vs. Sean Woodson (-365), Amir Albazi (-460) vs. Francisco Figueiredo (+370), Victor Altamirano (-170) vs. Daniel Da Silva (+145). Im not going crazy over his rubber legs in the Nate Diaz fight because it was a dominant performance and more importantly, he left with the W. I just cant pick him against Usman currently ranked No. UFC 278 Prelim Picks and Predictions: Romanov Rolls Through Another Heavyweight UFC 278 promises to deliver a great fight night, with a loaded prelim card to lead it off. Romanov on the other hand has only seen the third round twice, and never the distance. 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