Hiram Moreno
The Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards fight will be the main event at the upcoming UFC 278, which will be held on August 20 at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, and which will measure both fighters in the fight for the UFC welterweight title.
Considering that both fighters are among the top three ranked fighters in the UFC welterweight division, all indications are that this bout will be quite an entertaining one, with Edwards looking to avenge his loss to Kamaru Usman seven years ago, when the Nigerian defeated him in December 2015.
A lot has happened since then, and the Jamaican has improved significantly, while the years have passed for Kamaru Usman, leading us to predict Edwards as the winner. However, it’s also worth consulting the opinion of other experts in the world of mixed martial arts, and here at JefeBet we present you the selections of some of them.
Predictions and expert picks for the Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2 fight on August 20, 2022
| Specialist | Sports news source | Prediction |
| Adam Martin | Sports writer specializing in UFC | Kamaru Usman wins |
| Harvey Leonard | Co-leader of the MMA News Editorial Team | Kamaru Usman wins |
| Andrew Starc | MMA News Writer | Kamaru Usman wins |
| Drew Beaupré | Writer specialized in MMA | Kamaru Usman wins |
| Jamie Harkin | MMA News Writer | Kamaru Usman wins |
Notes about the Experts’ Analysis
- Neither fighter has seen action during 2022.
- Since losing to Usman in 2015, Edwards has gone 9-0 undefeated, with seven of his victories coming via decision.
- This will be the sixth UFC welterweight title defense by Kamaru Usman, who won it in 2019 by beating Tyron Woodley.
- It will be the first time both Usman and Edwards fight in Salt Lake City.
