Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Odds: Latest UFC 278 Betting Odds
Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Odds: Usman Given 77% Chance To Defeat Edwards At UFC 278
After seven years, one of the most highly anticipated rematches in UFC Welterweight history will take center stage when UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman defends his title against Leon Edwards.
Let's take a look at UFC 278's main event. As always, be sure to check out our weekly UFC picks.
Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Start Time, Where To Watch, and Odds
When: Saturday, August 20, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM EDT
Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
Where to Watch: PPV
Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Tale Of The Tape
| Name | Nationality | Age | Record | Height | Reach | Nickname | Last Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamaru Usman | Nigerian | 35 | 20-1 | 6'0 | 76 IN | Nigerian Nightmare | Colby Covington |
| Leon Edwards | Jamaican | 30 | 19-3 | 6'0 | 74 IN | Rocky | Nate Diaz |
Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Breakdown
Kamaru Usman Record: 20-1
| Record | Result | Opponent | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-1 | Win | Colby Covington | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 268 |
| 19-1 | Win | Jorge Masvidal | KO (punch) | UFC 261 |
| 18-1 | Win | Gilbert Burns | TKO (punches) | UFC 258 |
| 17-1 | Win | Jorge Masvidal | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 251 |
| 16-1 | Win | Colby Covington | TKO (punches) | UFC 245 |
| 15-1 | Win | Tyron Woodley | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 235 |
| 14-1 | Win | Rafael dos Anjos | Decision (unanimous) | TUF 28 Finale |
| 13-1 | Win | Demian Maia | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Chile |
| 12-1 | Win | Emil Weber Meek | Decision (unanimous) | UFC St. Louis |
| 11-1 | Win | Sergio Moraes | KO (punch) | UFC Pittsburgh |
| 10-1 | Win | Sean Strickland | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 210 |
| 9-1 | Win | Warlley Alves | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Sao Paulo |
| 8-1 | Win | Alexander Yakovlev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Chicago |
| 7-1 | Win | Leon Edwards | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Orlando |
| 6-1 | Win | Hayder Hassan | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | TUF 21 Finale |
| 5-1 | Win | Marcus Hicks | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 33 |
| 4-1 | Win | Lenny Lovoto | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 30 |
| 3-1 | Win | Steven Rodriguez | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 27 |
| 2-1 | Win | Rashid Abdullah | TKO (punches) | VFC 41 |
| 1-1 | Loss | Jose Caceres | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CFA 11 |
| 1-0 | Win | David Glover | TKO (punches) | RFA 5 |
The final man to make the walk to the octagon at UFC 278 will be reigning, defending UFC Welterweight Champion of the world, Kamaru Usman. "The Nigerian Nightmare" will make his sixth title defense at the event, while Edwards will be getting his first opportunity at UFC gold.
Usman has one of, if not the best resumés in the history of the UFC's 170-pound division, perhaps only rivaled by UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre. Usman has held an unblemished 15-0 run in the UFC, defeating the likes of the aforementioned Edwards in addition to Sean Strickland, Demian Maia, Rafael dos Anjos, Tyron Woodley, Jorge Masvidal (twice), Gilbert Burns, and most recently, Colby Covington, for the second time at UFC 268.
Before his dominating run, Usman was a contestant on the 21st season of The Ultimate Fighter and would win the competition, defeating Michael Graves, Steve Carl, and Hayder Hassan in the show's finale.
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Leon Edwards Record: 19-3-1
| Record | Result | Opponent | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-3-1 | Win | Nate Diaz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC263 |
| 18-3-1 | No Contest | Belal Muhammad | NC (accidental eye poke) | UFC Vegas 21 |
| 18-3 | Win | Rafael dos Anjos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC San Antonio |
| 17-3 | Win | Gunnar Nelson | Decision (split) | UFC London |
| 16-3 | Win | Donald Cerrone | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Singapore |
| 15-3 | Win | Peter Sobotta | TKO (punches) | UFC London |
| 14-3 | Win | Bryan Barberena | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Rotterdam |
| 13-3 | Win | Vicente Luque | Decision (unanimous) | UFC London |
| 12-3 | Win | Albert Tumenov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 204 |
| 11-3 | Win | Dominic Waters | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Rotterdam |
| 10-3 | Loss | Kamaru Usman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Orlando |
| 10-2 | Win | Pawel Pawlak | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Glasgow |
| 9-2 | Win | Seth Baczynski | KO (punches) | UFC Krakow |
| 8-2 | Loss | Claudio Silva | Decision (split) | UFC Uberlandia |
| 8-1 | Win | Shaun Taylor | KO (punch) | BAMMA 16 |
| 7-1 | Win | Wayne Murrie | Submission (rear-naked choke) | BAMMA 15 |
| 6-1 | Win | Wendle Lewis | KO (punches) | BAMMA 14 |
| 5-1 | Win | Adam Boussif | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | BAMMA 13 |
| 4-1 | Win | Jonathan Bilton | TKO (knees) | BAMMA 11 |
| 3-1 | Win | Craig White | Technical Decision | SAH 14 |
| 2-1 | Win | Delroy McDowell | DQ (illegal knee) | Fight UK MMA 6 |
| 1-1 | Loss | Pawel Zwiefka | Decision (unanimous) | Fight UK MMA 5 |
| 1-0 | Win | Damian Zlotnicki | TKO (punches) | Fight UK MMA 4 |
Standing across from Usman at UFC 278 will be the Jamaican-born contender, Leon Edwards. He signed with the UFC in 2014 following a successful 8-1 run on the UK's independent scene, where he was the former BAMMA Welterweight Champion.
However, it took Edwards a while to find his strive under the MMA leader's banner as Edwards held a modest 2-2 record to begin his UFC career, but after the aforementioned loss to Usman, Edwards has been unstoppable, boasting a 9-0 (1NC) record, including wins over the likes of Vicente Luque, Bryan Barberena, Donald Cerrone, Gunnar Nelson, Rafael dos Anjos, and most recently, fan-favorite Nate Diaz at UFC 263.
Edwards looks to take advantage of his first UFC title shot, something that's over eight years in the making.
Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Odds
At -335 over at FanDuel, Kamaru Usman is currently the heavy favorite, with an implied probability of 77%. Meanwhile, Leon Edwards comes in at +280 at DraftKings, giving him implied odds of 26.3%.
| Odds | Result | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
| -335 | Kamaru Usman | 77% |
| +280 | Leon Edwards | 26.3% |
| +6000 | Draw | 1.64% |
How To Bet On Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards
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