UFC 278: Date, Announced Fight Card, Location, Kamaru Usman and more

UFC 278 is set to be another major event on the 2022 calendar for the biggest MMA promotion in the world, and we’ve got everything you need to know ahead of fight night!

The main event is set with pound-for-pound MMA great Kamaru Usman set to defend his Welterweight title against British contender Leon Edwards.

Fight fans have been waiting a long time for Edwards to finally get a shot at the gold, and this should be an epic encounter between two of the best 170-pound fighters in the world.

Here is everything you need to know about UFC 278, including the date, the currently announced fights, location and more.

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UFC 278 is set to take place on Saturday, August 20th, as confirmed on the official UFC website

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As of writing (Wednesday 15th June 2022), only the main event between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards has been confirmed by the company.

We will update this page as and when the UFC reveals more fights that will be taking place on the Early Prelims, Prelims and Main Card of UFC 278.

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UFC 278 will be taking place from Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah in the United States.

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The Nigerian Nightmare opens as the heavy betting favourite for the main event of UFC 278.

The 20-1 fighter is listed as a more than 2-to-1 favourite (-250) to defeat Edwards (+210) and retain his 170-pound Championship, according to BetOnline.

Many notable fighters, including the fan-favourite and arguably Welterweight GOAT George St Pierre, have said that Usman is well on