Champion Kamaru Usman returns to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 278 in Salt Lake City to face Leon Edwards in a rematch that has been years in the making. The two first fought in December 2015 at UFC on FOX 17. That night in Florida, Usman defeated Edwards to earn a unanimous decision. Now, nearly seven years later, they’re running it back for the belt. Ahead of their rematch, MMA Junkie asked their UFC welterweight peers how the rematch could go. Below are their predictions and match analysis.

							Vincent Luque

“I have Kamaru as the winner, but either way, I think it will be a good fight. Leon is constantly evolving. He is a very tough fighter and knows how to implement a strategy in a fight. It also has a good setup. So I don’t think it will be an easy fight, but for me Kamaru remains the champion.”

							Santiago Ponzinibbio

“Everybody always has a chance when you get in the octagon, that’s always there. I think if Leon Edwards races smart, he has the tools to win. He is a long bowler with good distance, is a southpaw, connects well with his shots and has a good racing game. I think he’s evolved a lot since they first fought. Edwards is dangerous, he also has knockout power, jiu-jitsu and good wrestling. He is a good fighter. I really like this fight, but I see Usman as the favorite given his streak. It’s a good fight. “I am considering a decision in favor of Usman.”

							Michael Morales

“I don’t think (Edwards has a chance). Usman has too much power. in his hands, his feet, his wrestling, and he works very hard. I watch his game closely. I think he will defend his title with great motivation and it is his fight to lose. He just has to not get frustrated like he did in the first fight against Masvidal, he got a little frustrated. But I think this title fight is in his favor.”

title: “Ufc Welterweights Predict Kamaru Usman Vs. Leon Edwards 2 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Johnathan Watson”

Champion Kamaru Usman returns to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 278 in Salt Lake City to face Leon Edwards in a rematch that has been years in the making. The two first fought in December 2015 at UFC on FOX 17. That night in Florida, Usman defeated Edwards to earn a unanimous decision. Now, nearly seven years later, they’re running it back for the belt. Ahead of their rematch, MMA Junkie asked their UFC welterweight peers how the rematch could go. Below are their predictions and match analysis.

							Vincent Luque

“I have Kamaru as the winner, but either way, I think it will be a good fight. Leon is constantly evolving. He is a very tough fighter and knows how to implement a strategy in a fight. It also has a good setup. So I don’t think it will be an easy fight, but for me Kamaru remains the champion.”

							Santiago Ponzinibbio

“Everybody always has a chance when you get in the octagon, that’s always there. I think if Leon Edwards races smart, he has the tools to win. He is a long bowler with good distance, is a southpaw, connects well with his shots and has a good racing game. I think he’s evolved a lot since they first fought. Edwards is dangerous, he also has knockout power, jiu-jitsu and good wrestling. He is a good fighter. I really like this fight, but I see Usman as the favorite given his streak. It’s a good fight. “I am considering a decision in favor of Usman.”

							Michael Morales

“I don’t think (Edwards has a chance). Usman has too much power. in his hands, his feet, his wrestling, and he works very hard. I watch his game closely. I think he will defend his title with great motivation and it is his fight to lose. He just has to not get frustrated like he did in the first fight against Masvidal, he got a little frustrated. But I think this title fight is in his favor.”

title: “Ufc Welterweights Predict Kamaru Usman Vs. Leon Edwards 2 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-13” author: “Joshua Walk”

Champion Kamaru Usman returns to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 278 in Salt Lake City to face Leon Edwards in a rematch that has been years in the making. The two first fought in December 2015 at UFC on FOX 17. That night in Florida, Usman defeated Edwards to earn a unanimous decision. Now, nearly seven years later, they’re running it back for the belt. Ahead of their rematch, MMA Junkie asked their UFC welterweight peers how the rematch could go. Below are their predictions and match analysis.

							Vincent Luque

“I have Kamaru as the winner, but either way, I think it will be a good fight. Leon is constantly evolving. He is a very tough fighter and knows how to implement a strategy in a fight. It also has a good setup. So I don’t think it will be an easy fight, but for me Kamaru remains the champion.”

							Santiago Ponzinibbio

“Everybody always has a chance when you get in the octagon, that’s always there. I think if Leon Edwards races smart, he has the tools to win. He is a long bowler with good distance, is a southpaw, connects well with his shots and has a good racing game. I think he’s evolved a lot since they first fought. Edwards is dangerous, he also has knockout power, jiu-jitsu and good wrestling. He is a good fighter. I really like this fight, but I see Usman as the favorite given his streak. It’s a good fight. “I am considering a decision in favor of Usman.”

							Michael Morales

“I don’t think (Edwards has a chance). Usman has too much power. in his hands, his feet, his wrestling, and he works very hard. I watch his game closely. I think he will defend his title with great motivation and it is his fight to lose. He just has to not get frustrated like he did in the first fight against Masvidal, he got a little frustrated. But I think this title fight is in his favor.”

title: “Ufc Welterweights Predict Kamaru Usman Vs. Leon Edwards 2 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-05” author: “Sandra Greco”

Champion Kamaru Usman returns to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 278 in Salt Lake City to face Leon Edwards in a rematch that has been years in the making. The two first fought in December 2015 at UFC on FOX 17. That night in Florida, Usman defeated Edwards to earn a unanimous decision. Now, nearly seven years later, they’re running it back for the belt. Ahead of their rematch, MMA Junkie asked their UFC welterweight peers how the rematch could go. Below are their predictions and match analysis.

							Vincent Luque

“I have Kamaru as the winner, but either way, I think it will be a good fight. Leon is constantly evolving. He is a very tough fighter and knows how to implement a strategy in a fight. It also has a good setup. So I don’t think it will be an easy fight, but for me Kamaru remains the champion.”

							Santiago Ponzinibbio

“Everybody always has a chance when you get in the octagon, that’s always there. I think if Leon Edwards races smart, he has the tools to win. He is a long bowler with good distance, is a southpaw, connects well with his shots and has a good racing game. I think he’s evolved a lot since they first fought. Edwards is dangerous, he also has knockout power, jiu-jitsu and good wrestling. He is a good fighter. I really like this fight, but I see Usman as the favorite given his streak. It’s a good fight. “I am considering a decision in favor of Usman.”

							Michael Morales

“I don’t think (Edwards has a chance). Usman has too much power. in his hands, his feet, his wrestling, and he works very hard. I watch his game closely. I think he will defend his title with great motivation and it is his fight to lose. He just has to not get frustrated like he did in the first fight against Masvidal, he got a little frustrated. But I think this title fight is in his favor.”

title: “Ufc Welterweights Predict Kamaru Usman Vs. Leon Edwards 2 Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-24” author: “David Westervelt”

Champion Kamaru Usman returns to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 278 in Salt Lake City to face Leon Edwards in a rematch that has been years in the making. The two first fought in December 2015 at UFC on FOX 17. That night in Florida, Usman defeated Edwards to earn a unanimous decision. Now, nearly seven years later, they’re running it back for the belt. Ahead of their rematch, MMA Junkie asked their UFC welterweight peers how the rematch could go. Below are their predictions and match analysis.

							Vincent Luque

“I have Kamaru as the winner, but either way, I think it will be a good fight. Leon is constantly evolving. He is a very tough fighter and knows how to implement a strategy in a fight. It also has a good setup. So I don’t think it will be an easy fight, but for me Kamaru remains the champion.”

							Santiago Ponzinibbio

“Everybody always has a chance when you get in the octagon, that’s always there. I think if Leon Edwards races smart, he has the tools to win. He is a long bowler with good distance, is a southpaw, connects well with his shots and has a good racing game. I think he’s evolved a lot since they first fought. Edwards is dangerous, he also has knockout power, jiu-jitsu and good wrestling. He is a good fighter. I really like this fight, but I see Usman as the favorite given his streak. It’s a good fight. “I am considering a decision in favor of Usman.”

							Michael Morales

“I don’t think (Edwards has a chance). Usman has too much power. in his hands, his feet, his wrestling, and he works very hard. I watch his game closely. I think he will defend his title with great motivation and it is his fight to lose. He just has to not get frustrated like he did in the first fight against Masvidal, he got a little frustrated. But I think this title fight is in his favor.”