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5 fights added to UFC 278 in Salt Lake City, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2

UFC Kamaru Usman Leon Edwards

Previously announced, welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA, 15-0 UFC) will defend his title against top contender Leon Edwards (19-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) in a rematch of their December 2015 clash.

Also on the card, former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo (31-7 MMA, 21-6 UFC) battles Merab Dvalishvili (14-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) and middleweights Paulo Costa (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) and Luke Rockhold square off in a long-awaited matchup.

Monday, the promotion officially announced 12 fights are set for the event. Five of the fights were not previously reported. Scroll below to see the new additions followed by the official lineup.

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