UFC 278 Usman vs. Edwards: Start Time, How to Watch Online, Everything to Know

This weekend UFC 278 incorporates a title combat I have been feinding after for years now: A well-earned rematch between present pound-for-pound king Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards.

These two confronted off very early of their UFC careers, again in 2015, now each have risen to the highest of their division and get to battle it out a second time. Within the first contest Usman largely wrestled a really inexperienced Edwards to an unanimous choice, however each have improved dramatically since then. Usman has change into one of many biggest UFC fighters to have ever graced the octagon, however Edwards has additionally had an incredible run. He hasn’t misplaced a single bout for the reason that Usman contest and is presently using a daft 10 combat win streak.

Many consider Edwards represents the most important welterweight menace to Usman presently. I agree. Edwards is about as well-rounded a fighter as there may be on the UFC roster. I am to see how this one performs out. I am anticipating a detailed combat.

The UFC 278 major card is a powerful one. We have the return of former middleweight champ Luke Rockhold, who’s preventing meme king Paulo Costa. I am particularly trying ahead to Jose Aldo in opposition to Merab Dvalishvili. Aldo arguably has the most effective takedown defence in UFC historical past. Cannot wait to see him in opposition to a brand new era wrestler in Dvalishvili.

This is every part it’s essential know…

UFC 278 Begin time

The UFC 278 major card begins at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on July 2. Listed below are all the small print from a number of time zones.

US

The principle card begins Aug 20, 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT).
The prelims begin Aug. 20, 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).
The early prelims begin Aug. 20, 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT).

UK

The principle card begins Aug. 21, 3 a.m. BST.
The prelims begin Aug. 21, 1 a.m. BST.
The early prelims begin Aug. 20, 11 p.m. BST.

Australia

The principle card begins Aug. 21, 12 p.m. AEDT.
The prelims begin Aug. 21, 10 a.m. AEDT.
The early prelims begin Aug. 21, 8.00 a.m. AEDT.

How one can watch UFC 278

The UFC now has a partnership with ESPN. That is nice information for the UFC and the growth of the game of MMA, however unhealthy information for shopper alternative. Particularly in the event you’re one of many UFC followers who wish to watch UFC within the US.

Within the US, if you wish to know watch UFC 278, you may solely discover the combat evening on pay per view by way of ESPN Plus. The price construction is a bit complicated, however listed below are the choices to observe UFC on ESPN, in line with ESPN’s website:

Present yearly ESPN Plus subscribers can order the upcoming UFC card for $75.
New ESPN Plus subscribers should buy a bundle of 1 UFC PPV occasion (streaming in HD) and an ESPN Plus annual recurring subscription for $100. It is a respectable deal. The ESPN Plus annual ESPN subscription will auto-renew after one 12 months, on the worth of an ESPN Plus annual subscription on the time of auto-renewal.

You are able to do all the above on the hyperlink under.

MMA followers within the UK can watch UFC 278 completely by way of BT Sport.

There are extra choices in the event you dwell in Australia. You may watch UFC 278 by way of Most important Occasion on Foxtel. You can too stream by way of Kayo for AU$55. You may even order utilizing your PlayStation or utilizing the UFC app in your Xbox.

Want extra worldwide viewing choices? Attempt a VPN to change your IP handle to entry these US, UK or Australian choices listed above. See the finest VPNs really useful by CNET editors.

Full combat card

These playing cards are topic to alter. We’ll endeavor to maintain issues as up-to-date as doable. I count on a minimum of one of many fights presently scheduled on the principle card to get moved all the way down to the prelims.