Storyline
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 20, 2022, at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. A UFC Welterweight Championship bout between current champion (also The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians welterweight winner) Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards headlined the event. The pairing previously met at UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 in December 2015 where Usman defeated Edwards by unanimous decision.
Cast & Crew
Leon Edwards
Self
Lead
Kamaru Usman
Self
Paulo Costa
Self
Luke Rockhold
Self
Merab Dvalishvili
Self
José Aldo
Self
Lucie Pudilová
Self
Yanan Wu
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
