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Told you guys. Those kicks will be the weapon. Nate knew it, now Usman knew it too.
These critics are really hurting a lot of players and here are their responses now.
NBA Champion Steph Curry: What are they going to say now?
New UFC Welterweight Champion Leon "Rocky: Edwards: Look at me now!
Both humble sportsmen had been attacked by words and criticized and yet they proved something.

That Round 1 I thought Edwards can win it early, but he failed at doing the guillotine choke.
2,3,4 were all Usman and so does 5 if it ended in less than 2 minutes.
Congratulations on our new champion.

 Wow.. I didn’t see this coming. Usman was winning all the rounds until the well-hidden kick. This is reminiscent of what dropped Weili in the first seven seconds of her fight. MMA is a sport of many upsets. That is exactly why I prefer it to boxing which is more linear with expectations. The short fight times add to the enjoyment.Usman beat him silly but made the mistake of relaxing too soon...with just about a minute to the end of the fight. Usman will beats him in a rematch.

Usman didn't see  it coming though. Cerrone does this kind of headkick after a jab which is very successful many times in his career. The kick was approaching as Usman tried block the jab. He closed his eyes, see it on the replay.

His 1st round loss got Usman distracted also in the first round when he was about to be choked.  Really a kind of loss you wouldn't expect.

Good display from both fighters, but Usman who you expected to win as well as most of us judging from his running record was KO'd at the final minute with a kick to the head from Edwards. As a Nigerian, it has been a really disappointing weekend in both the UFC as Kamaru has lost likewise AJ in boxing. Kamaru will have a rematch, and I hope he will not underestimate Edwards again because it looked like he was overconfident that he was going to win and he let his guard down in the final minutes and that got him knocked out in a fight that looked like he was really going to win...It takes a lot to come back and win from a KO, but Kamaru Usman has what it takes. Good luck to him in the future, Congratulations to Edwards, the new welterweight champion at UFC 278, that his head kick that KO'd the champ Usman will surely not be forgotten in a hurry.

Rockhold connected that made Costa stun but was never enough. Between the 2, Costa is just  healthier but we can see they both tired. Its a bloody fight. Rockhold may probably get the decision win if he just didn't dive for takedown in the 3rd round which seem to be a mistake.

These cards are full of UD, a KO to be remembered in Usman vs Edwards.

edit: And Usman  is done.  Oh no.

Jose Aldo has good stand-up so I don't really know why they are preferring Merab Dvalishvili and is the favorite to win, only notable fight that he had was Marlon Moraes that does have a good record now and has 2 consecutive losses when he fought it, now Moraes has 4 consecutive losses and Cody Stamann and who is Stamann I don't know either, and while Aldo has fought great fighters in the UFC now, and Jose Aldo is not that older as well, I think his age seems right, both guys last fights was on 2021, So I think Aldo can still win this fight,


And Paulo Costa has good takedown defense Luke Rockhold will have a hard time getting Costa submitted like when he fight Yoel Romero he showcase good takedown defense that doesn't let Romero do a thing to him, and now Yoel Romero is out of option, rather take the punishment on Costa's punches, so they have a punching match, I think Luke Rockhold will surely lose any option when Costa neutralize his takedowns, and because Rockhold doesn't have a good chin, it is bye bye for him if Costa still has that power punch,


I really thought it was on Saturday, I was really confused because it is now Sunday in our country, but yeah it is only Saturday in the USA, I thought they have adjust the time of the fight, but I then realize that there are different timezone, it is like my mind just suddenly not function from thinking the fight was on PST, it was a short mind lag 

Well, we got the same pick for Kamaru Usman and Jose Aldo but my pick was Paulo Costa, I surely want to see him get kicked on the Light Heavyweight decision but against Luke Rockhold, I am pretty doubtful, but if a determined Paulo Costa could show up Rockhold will surely have no options at all,

UFC event is starting soon guys so get ready
This card looks amazing, with main event Usman vs Edwards i have no doubt that Usman will win again, but I expect to see good performance from both fighters.
Paulo Costa is back in octagon I would enjoy to see his ass kicked again by anyone, so my pick goes for Rockhold to win.
I am leaning towards legendary Jose Aldo against Dvalishvili, I think he is going to win but it's not going to be easy.

^  You're goddamn right about Rockhold not having a chin anymore.  I think it's gonna be a quick fight with Costa getting Rockhold starched in R1.  I mean he hasn't fought in the cage in three years, he's 37 years old and his last three losses ended with him getting KO'd or TKO'd.  Too much red flags.  The under 1.5 rounds looks good here imho.

Here's the ceremonial weigh ins with the face offs.

UFC 278:  Ceremomial Weigh In and Face Off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIVUdqKwCZI

I now regret picking Loosa over Fletcher for my lottery ticket.  Fletcher is yuuuge.  It's gonna be a tough one for Loosa.

Agreed on Luke Rockhold, however, I choose him for another type of reason. Paulo Costa might show up here in very good form but everyone might be underestimating Luke Rockhold's takedown and overestimates Costa's defense for this. Rockhold is very much aware that his chin has left his body hehehe. He will wrestle and hold down Costa for 3 rounds and plan to win this through a decision.

@YuginKadoya. I also agree on the King of Rio Aldo hehehe. Another former champion who is underestimated for this event.

My picks for the UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2

Kamaru Usman VS Leon Edwards

Stake odds for this fight were 1.30 for Usman while 4.00 for Edwards, In their 1st fight, it seems that both were not very well-known many thought that this is just their 1st match, but even though they have fought 1 another 1 this is their real 1st match, Kamaru Usman is a new guy from once Edwards has faced before, he surely got an extremely good ground game now, while Leon Edwards still has the same game on the stand-up, but very well rounded, but pretty much after his fight with Usman his winning was on a slow pace, while Usman was on high altitude winning, I could add up Kamaru Usman's boxing he got great progress on his boxing now and it is all technically well executed, I think Usman got an advantage on boxing, and in the ground, while Edwards has good reach with those kicks but for me, Kamaru Usman will win this, but it is not a profitable bet so I am staying away from betting,

Paulo Costa VS Luke Rockhold

Stake odds for this fight were 1.28 for Costa while 4.20 for Rockhold, Paolo Costa on the weigh-ins looks massive, and I think he is pretty much determined in winning now that he is in the Light Heavyweight division, and I think after his fight with Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya should try again this division, while I think Rockhold has some reach and height advantage if he can utilize that he can surely win over Costa that doesn't have a ground game, but I think Paulo Costa will win this, I just got that gut feeling that he will, so I will stay away from betting aswell,

José Aldo VS Merab Dvalishvili

Stake odds for this fight were 2.21 for Aldo while 1.76 for Dvalishvili, this seems like a close match, in my opinion, Merab with his few fights than Aldo but has some interesting records and Dvalishvili is pretty good at winning with Decision taking it safely while Aldo has rocked 16 KO wins in his career, and have fought know fighters in the UFC, Aldo is not the favorite in this fight so I might go and bet for him, this time,

Marcin Tybura VS Alexandr Romanov

Stake odds for this fight were 4.00 on Tybura while 1.30 for Romanov, Marcin Tybura has some notable fights in his career, his fight with Derrick Lewis, Augusto Sakai, and Alexander Volkov was all well-known fighters but it was all lost, if he regained his confidence in this fight then that is going to give him confidence in getting back up, but Romanov has shown power with his striking finish the fight in 1 round or 2, this could devastate Tybura when he got caught up by it, so I think Alexandr Romanov will win this, but staying away from betting aswell,

Right, early leans:
- Usman
- Aldo
- Amir Albazi
- Luke Rockhold

Luke being my most uncertain, depends what type of Costa turns up on the night.

Ah yeah, I vaguely remember that, I think I dismissed it as post fight hype to maybe setup another fight down the line, didn't realise it was actually real. I'm somewhat disconnected from the drama outside the fighting though, I just turn up on a Saturday, and watch basically.

I'm not saying it couldn't happen but it's not likely and Usman is the rightful favorite here.  I mean who are we kidding?  I wouldn't take any risk by betting on Edwards.  But I like that line for the under 4.5 now at 2.26 tho.  I have a really good feeling Usman is gonna starch Edwards.

UFC's live weigh ins start in around 30 mins or so.  Just heard that that Maverick vs Young has been canceled.  Sucks...  I had Maverick high in my lottery ticket.

UFC 278:  Live Weigh In Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxQ_-lmP30g

Anyway, who are your best bets for the event?

Edit:  

Kamaru Usman (170) vs Leon Edwards (170)
Paulo Costa (185.5) vs Luke Rockhold (185.5)
Jose Aldo (136) vs Merab Dvalishvili (136)
Lucie Pudilova (135.5) vs Wu Yanan (136)
Harry Hunsucker (204.5) vs Tyson Pedro (205.5)
Alexandr Romanov (239.5) vs Marcin Tybura (252.5)
Jared Gordon (155.5) vs Leonardo Santos (156)
Luis Saldana (145.5) vs Sean Woodson (146)
A.J. Fletcher (170.5) vs Ange Loosa (170.5)
Amir Albazi (126) vs Francisco Figueiredo (125.5)
Aori Qileng (136) vs Jay Perrin (136)
Victor Altamirano (125) vs Daniel Da Silva (126)

Everybody made weight and everybody looked good except for Leonardo Santos.  He looked tired and had to have a couple of guys help him walk as he got off the stage.  Under 2.5 rounds at 2.13 could be good imho.  Gordon via sub at 11.00 looks tempting.

Those kicks are what made Nate wobble a bit. After that one big leg kick from Edwards, he starts to avoid them which means it's not a joke.
Well, if Edwards also improved his take-down defense then he might just also avoid a wrestling match with Usman but the reactions should be fast because just one take-down might finish the fight.
It will be difficult for him because he needs to stay aggressive and careful, judges will always give the upper hand in scores to the champ if the challenger is not too aggressive.

I have re-watched Usman vs Edwards first fight. Long time ago, when Usman was more wrestler than striker, even then he looked better with his weird punches than Edwards. Edwards is no good at wrestling. But Edwards is good at high kicks and low kicks. Trevor Wittman improved Usmans boxing to new level. The only solution for Edwards to win - kicks, gaining points, running and win by decision. But people dont become champions when working as Nr2 and by points. If Edwards decides to fight in stance, well, we might see some new meme with Usman knocking someone out. Wrestling - I think it will be total dominance by Usman. 

Mission impossible for Edwards or we might see a new champ soon?

Well, I didn't know that, but thanks for sharing, it seems that Dana White wants to get rid of Jorge Masvidal, but I think Masvidal will surely evade again just like he has always done, he might reason another injury or a medical problem in him to evade the said fight if Nate Diaz can not make the fight, but I think after this fight with Nate Diaz, we can see a Khamzat Chimaev VS Jorge Masvidal next, I remember Khamzat is calling out this two to fight him because this dude is really hungry for fights, and if these two won't post a threat to Khamzat Chimaev Dana White better make it a 2 Versus 1 fight, instead just to be fair for both Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal,

Pretty much I am very excited for the UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz fight I have searched which fight will take place on it and noteworthy to watch that I have spotted was the Johnny Walker VS Ion Cutelaba, and a couple of fighting kittens that I have spotted, and for me, that will be Norma Dumont and Melissa Martinez,

While the Aljamain Sterling vs. T.J. Dillashaw was rescheduled

I think he was talking about an assault on Covington after the a loss. He has punched Covington twice outside of a restaurant. As I remember Covington suffered a brain injury and a broken tooth due to that. At first Masvidal was found not guilty, but right now he is facing a pre-trial in the end of August 29. Knowing what kind of Covington person is (I really hope he only playing a role of a bad guy all the time) and that war between old friends, he will do his best to make Masvidal life worse.

Edwards recovered because Nate Diaz doesn't hit that hard.  Usman could hit really hard and has improved his boxing by a lot since training with Trevor Whitman.  I think the under 4.5 at 2.26 has some value.  That's 4.5 rounds of Usman looking to starch Edwards.  And Usman did show he could be wobbled too in the match vs Burns.

Here are a couple of vids to watch... 

UFC Free Fight:  Edwards vs Diaz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD-vCU31y00

UFC Free Fight:  Usman vs Covington 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEXk9iQFTms

Here are my lottery tickets.  Tail at your own risk. 

Usman - Woodson - Albazi at 2.10
Add:  Costa - Pedro - Maverick at 3.70
Add:  Aldo - Gordon - Qileng at 18.89
Add:  Altamirano - Loosa - Pudilova at 130.03
Add:  Tybura at 572.19

What's the legal issues with Masvidal? I can't seem to find much on it with a search. Seems he's been pretty active on Twitter, and still pushing for a fight?

As for a bad ending for Diaz, do we actually think he'll retire? Seems like one of those fighters that has been around forever, and will continue to fight long after he probably should've retired, receiving quite a few beat downs.

I like Diaz, but he definitely isn't the same fighter, and I've never been a huge fan of him anyway. So, I wouldn't mind seeing him hang it up after the fight.

I heard that Masvidal suddenly has legal problems, I think it will be impossible for him to fight anyone this year. But they can do a little trick, they can change the state or something. There was a small gap in the law, I know they did this before. Anyway, for the real fight, Khamzat will smash Diaz, take no pity on him and finish him off. A bad ending for Diaz...

Honestly, I can see Nate getting dominated in every area. I'm not particularly looking forward to that fight, neither from a entertainment point of view or for betting. Odds are going to be massively in favour of Chimaev, and he'll probably get the finish rather quickly. Nate doesn't have the ground skills to mitigate the attacks from Chimaev, and honestly I think he just gets over powered on the feet.

I'd rather Masvidal since I think he would cope better on the feet, but again on the ground he's nothing compared to Chimaev so the fight could be over whenever Chimaev decides too. Burns it was different, since he had a threat on the ground, and the feet, plus is generally rather underrated by the fans, and fighters.