5 questions that will be answered at UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2

The UFC is set to return to Utah for the first time since 2016 this weekend as UFC 278 is underway at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.

Kamaru Usman, the consensus No.1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, will look to defend his welterweight title for the sixth time in the main event as he runs it back with former foe Leon Edwards.

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Former champions Jose Aldo and Luke Rockhold are also set to feature in the upcoming pay-per-view against Merab Dvalishvili and Paulo Costa respectively. Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Alexandr Romanov and perennial contender Marcin Tybura are also slated to lock horns on Saturday night.

Here are five questions that will be answered at UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2.

#5. Can Alexandr Romanov perform under the brightest lights?

A new wave of fighters are taking over the heavyweight division, and Moldovan national Alexandr Romanov may just turn out to be the best of the lot. The undefeated prospect signed with the UFC less than two years ago and has already racked up five wins inside the octagon.

'King Kong' is certainly a unique heavyweight, in that most of his wins have come via submission. He has nine submission victories and six knockouts under his belt at the professional level, in addition to a solitary decision win.

Romanov's professional record currently stands at 15-0, with his latest victory over Chase Sherman seeing him break into the top 15.

That's now a perfect 15-0 with 14 finishes for Alexandr Romanov 👀

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All five of Alexandr Romanov's wins in the UFC thus far have taken place at the promotion's Apex facility in Las Vegas. He hasn't fought in front of a capacity crowd as of yet and it remains to be seen how he performs under the brightest lights.

At UFC 278, the Moldovan contender will get his first taste of the pay-per-view experience when he squares off against No.11-ranked Marcin Tybura. This is a massive opportunity and platform for Romanov to truly make a statement in the heavyweight division.

Marcin Tybura vs. Alexandr Romanov is set for UFC 278 on August 20th.

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