OKBET MMA | UFC Betting on Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2: Back Usman to Retain in Long Fight

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In case you’re a fan of mixed martial arts, this is a thrilling week for you since UFC 278 takes place this coming Saturday, August 20. You won’t want to miss this pay-per-view event, as the UFC’s biggest names will be taking over the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.

All eyes will be on the main event, as UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (20-1) defends his title against Leon Edwards (19-3, 1NC).

As the main event, this is the second time these two adversaries have faced off. It’s still unclear who will replace Usman on Saturday night, but he came out on top in that meeting.

Here are the most up-to-date betting lines for Saturday’s rematch between Usman and Edwards, as offered by a number of different sportsbook.

Odds for the Fight Between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards 2 at UFC 278 (as of Saturday, August 20)

Sportsbook provided by FanDuel.

Kamaru Usman -355
Leon Edwards’s score is +270.

The Sportsbook at Caesars

Kamaru Usman -380
+300 points for Leon Edwards

BetRivers

Kamaru Usman -360
Plus 275 for Leon Edwards

BetMGM

Kamaru Usman -350
Plus 275 for Leon Edwards

Usman is an overwhelming favorite to win the rematch against Edwards.

As a result of Usman’s meteoric rise to prominence as one of mixed martial arts’ all-time deadliest welterweights, the oddsmakers consider him to be an overwhelming favorite to successfully defend his title against Edwards at UFC 278.

At this time, the best odds for Usman to win are found on FanDuel, BetRivers, and BetMGM, and they are set at -400. These chances are equivalent to an implied likelihood of precisely 80%, which should give you a fair picture of how most oddsmakers feel about “The Nigerian Nightmare” continuing to be a near-lock.

As a result of Usman’s victory over Edwards in their most recent bout, which took place at UFC on Fox 17 in December 2015, he is widely favored to win this one as well. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Both welterweight competitors completed all three rounds of their bout, but it was Usman who was awarded the win by unanimous decision after the fight was over and the judges had deliberated.

Even though the bout took place over seven years ago, it is still evidence that Usman is capable of defeating Edwards. Is there a second chance for him? The outcome is still up in the air.

Both combatants are headed to Salt Lake City on excellent winning streaks. For Usman, the 35-year-old has won 19 straight bouts prior to UFC 278 and has not lost since his second MMA bout. Since capturing the welterweight title, he has amassed five wins, including three by KO/TKO.

In contrast, Edwards has not lost since his previous encounter with Usman. Rocky has won nine of his previous ten bouts and would have won the tenth had he not jabbed Belal Muhammad in the eye, ending in a no-contest.

Usman has the striking edge in this battle, with 4.66 major strikes per minute compared to Edwards’ 2.56 significant strikes per minute. This was clear in their first fight, in which Usman finished with 126 more hits than Pacquiao.

As fantastic as Edwards has been, Usman is on a different level, and it will be difficult to pull off the unexpected victory.

Currently, Usman has odds of -110 to win the bout via decision. Ten of the UFC Welterweight Champion’s previous fourteen bouts have gone the distance, culminating in ten consecutive victories.

At +550, the most probable way for Edwards to win is by KO/TKO. Given that Usman hasn’t lost in over a decade and that his last loss was a submission, it’s difficult to picture it occurring.

OKBet MMA also favors the bout going the distance with odds of -154.

If you want to increase the value of your stake, method & round combo betting shows Usman as the +900 favorite to win by knockout in Round 1.

Usman vs Edwards 2 Prediction

I anticipate Usman to prevail at UFC 278 just like he did in their last battle. He has been too powerful to dislike, and I do not believe Edwards has the necessary talents to dethrone the champion.

Usman’s outright victory doesn’t provide much value, so I’ll take his decision victory at -110 on FanDuel Sportsbook. It’s the most probable scenario, and both fighters are used to lengthier bouts, so it’s quite possible that Usman will have to go the full to maintain his title.

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