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Leon Edwards def. Kamaru Usman at UFC 278: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Leon Edwards’ fifth-round knockout win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City.

Check out the best photos from Leon Edwards’ fifth-round knockout win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. (Photos by Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 09: Carter Coughlin #45 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers takes the field against the Penn State Nittany Lions at TCFBank Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Connecticut offensive lineman Matt Peart (65) runs on to the field during senior day festivities before the start of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Nov 16, 2019; Auburn, AL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) celebrates after the Auburn Tigers failed to covert a fourth down late in the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Twitter reacts to Paulo Costa’s bloody, wild, bizarre win over Luke Rockhold at UFC 278

See the top Twitter reactions to Paulo Costa’s victory against Luke Rockhold in the UFC 278 co-main event.

[autotag]Paulo Costa[/autotag] is back on the winning track after spoiling the return of former champion [autotag]Luke Rockhold[/autotag] in the UFC 278 co-main event.

Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) snapped a two-fight losing skid when he earned a unanimous decision victory over Rockhold (16-6 MMA, 6-5 UFC) in their anticipated middleweight bout, which took place at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Costa’s victory over Rockhold at UFC 278.

UFC 278 results: Luke Rockhold loses blood-and-guts war to Paulo Costa, indicates he’s done fighting

After a crazy and sometimes bizarre blood-and-guts war at UFC 278, Luke Rockhold indicated his fight vs. Paulo Costa will be his last.

[autotag]Luke Rockhold[/autotag] may not have had the gas tank Saturday in Salt Lake City – but he certainly had the heart.

In the UFC 278 middleweight co-main event, Rockhold (16-6 MMA, 6-5 UFC) lost to [autotag]Paulo Costa[/autotag] (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at Vivint Arena.

The bout was blood-and-guts, with each man’s heart on full display. After Costa was named the winner, an emotional Rockhold indicated the war likely will be his final fight.

“I’ve been through so much the last few years,” Rockhold, a gloveless said as tears flowed. “I f*cking … thank you, fighting. Thank you, UFC. Thank you, Joe (Rogan). I f*cking can’t do this sh*t any more. I gave it my all. I just didn’t … I’m f*cking old.”

Rockhold, 37, had not competed in a little more than three years prior to UFC 278 – and hadn’t won in five. If UFC 278 turns out to be his final fight, he’ll have finished with four losses in his last five fights.

A former Strikeforce and UFC champion, Rockhold was a key member in the rise of American Kickboxing Academy (AKA). He holds wins over numerous UFC notables including Chris Weidman, Lyoto Machida, Michael Bisping and Ronaldo Souza.

Entering UFC 278, a disgruntled Rockhold openly criticized the UFC for a number of issues including fighter pay and healthcare. UFC president Dana White later called the complaints “gibberish.”

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The fight itself was action-packed from the start, as Costa came out strong with some big strikes before he secured a takedown. Rockhold returned to the feet, noticeably exhausted with blood pouring out his nose. Rockhold breathed heavy in and out of his mouth, but found success with single-strike combinations. At the end of Round 1, Rockhold crouched down and put his hands on his knees – beat tired.

The second round began and Rockhold came out guns blazing. He found some success with his body kicks and even though his volume decreased, his accuracy increased. A low blow by Costa halted the action briefly. Rockhold only used about 90 seconds of the allotted five minutes, though caught some of his win during that short time.

In Round 3, Rockhold dug deep. On the brink of exhaustion, he still found the strength to scream expletives at Costa before landing his most rocking punch of the fight. After a wobbly Costa scored a takedown, Rockhold reverses position. Both men bleed all over each other, magnified by Rockhold purposely smearing the layer of blood all over Costa. The crowd exploded at the conclusion of the fight.

Name this move 🩸 #UFC278 pic.twitter.com/kPNoXTkfJS

— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2022

The victory is Costa’s first in three years, though only his third fight in that period of time. He entered UFC 278 on the heels of back-to-back losses to Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori.

As for Rockhold, the fight was his first in three years and extended his losing skid to three. His most recent win came in September 2017 when he defeated David Branch by TKO. Since then, he’s lost four of five appearances with knockout defeats in each.

Went out on his shield like always, a warrior to the very end! 👏@LukeRockhold calls it a career as a former Strikeforce & UFC champion, a legend of the game! #UFC278 pic.twitter.com/7dGYEH3ljf

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) August 21, 2022

Caught a special moment between Daniel Cormier and Luke Rockhold after the fight. #UFC278 pic.twitter.com/17bnsAEdTv

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) August 21, 2022

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Paulo Costa def. Luke Rockhold at UFC 278: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Paulo Costa’s unanimous decision win over Luke Rockhold at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Paulo Costa[/autotag]’s unanimous decision win over [autotag]Luke Rockhold[/autotag] at UFC 278 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. (Photos by Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports)

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 28: Braden Mann #34 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Jul 16, 2019; Birmingham, AL, USA; Texas A&M Aggies punter Braden Mann speaks to the media at the Hyatt Regency-Birmingham. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 26, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Texas A&M place kicker Braden Mann (PK05) speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Combine in the Indianapolis Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Twitter reacts to Merab Dvalishvili’s grinding victory over Jose Aldo at UFC 278

See the top Twitter reactions to Merab Dvalishvili’s victory against Jose Aldo at UFC 278.

[autotag]Merab Dvalishvili[/autotag] got the signature result of his career Saturday when he defeated the legendary [autotag]Jose Aldo[/autotag] in the UFC 278 featured bout.

Dvalishvili (15-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) extended his winning streak to seven fights with a unanimous decision victory over former UFC champ Aldo (31-8 MMA, 13-7 UFC) in their bantamweight matchup at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Dvalishvili’s victory over Aldo at UFC 278.

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UFC 278 results: Merab Dvalishvili stifles Jose Aldo, says he won’t fight champ teammate Aljamain Sterling

Jose Aldo received a king’s welcome at UFC 278, but Merab Dvalishvili quickly turned cheers into boos at Vivint Arena.

[autotag]Merab Dvalishvili[/autotag] moved one step closer to the UFC title – even if he’s not interested in it right now.

Saturday at UFC 278, Dvalishvili (15-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) defeated former UFC featherweight champion [autotag]Jose Aldo[/autotag] (31-8 MMA, 13-7 UFC) by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). The bantamweight bout was part the main card at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.

Aldo entered to a massive pop from the Utah crowd, which gave him a big ovation at every point possible. With audible support, Aldo started strong with a few leg kicks. His signature takedown defense was tested early, as Dvalishvili shot – as many expected him to, given his takedown prowess.

Dvalishvili struggled to get Aldo to the canvas. Despite repeated attempts, he had no significant success. Aldo’s counters, range and kicks were strong and heavy in Round 1.

In Round 2, Dvalishvili held control in the clinch along the cage for long durations of time. Aldo complained, and even made a yawning motion at one point. Upon each separation by Aldo, Dvalisvhili would return the fight to the same spot.

Having neutralized much of Aldo’s offense in Round 2, Dvalishvili returned to the same gameplan in Round 3. There was much more cage-pushing, much to the dismay of the crowd. As he sucked the energy out of the arena, he also sucked energy out of Aldo, who noticeably slowed.

Aldo is not impressed by Merab's performance🥱 #UFC278 pic.twitter.com/89onWtPs7l

— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2022

Boos rained down upon the final bell. Shortly more after, they returned with the official decision. Dvalishvili and his corner of UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, former welterweight champion Matt Serra, and coach Ray Longo were elated. Meanwhile, Aldo crashed to the canvas in disagreement before he shared a moment of respect with Dvalishvili who came over to console him.

Dvalishvili then told UFC commentator Joe Rogan during the in-cage interview that he won’t ever fight Sterling, as the two are great friends.

🗣 BY UNANIMOUS DECISION!!

Make that 7 straight victories for @MerabDvalishvil! #UFC278 pic.twitter.com/Yek3JhiCBt

— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2022

With the victory, Dvalishvili extends his winning streak to eight. The stretch also includes wins over the likes of Marlon Moraes, Cody Stamann, and John Dodson among others. After Saturday, Dvalishvili could be knocking on the doorstep of his

As for Aldo, the defeat snaps a three-fight losing skid and brings him to 3-3 as a bantamweight in the UFC. Aldo, 35, is widely considered one of, if not the, greatest featherweights of all time.

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Merab Dvalishvili def. Jose Aldo at UFC 278: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Merab Dvalishvili’s unanimous decision win over Jose Aldo at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Merab Dvalishvili[/autotag]’s unanimous decision win over [autotag]Jose Aldo[/autotag] at UFC 278 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. (Photos by Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports)

Big nose tackles might be a dying breed in the NFL, but Darrion Daniels is a monster on the inside who commands double- and triple-teams at the point of attack. He started his college career at Oklahoma State, and transferred to Nebraska as a graduate to play with his younger brother on the Cornhuskers’ defensive line. He has played over 100 snaps in five different college seasons, making him an elder statesman as a prospect. (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports)

When you get to this point in the draft, sometimes you’re just placing a bet on one elite trait. When studying defensive backs, blazing speed for days is one such trait. Guidry burned up the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium with a scorching 4.29 40-yard dash, and the thing is: He shows that speed on tape. He is slightly undersized at 5-foot-9, but his 31.25-inch arms make up for that lack of high and give him enough length to potentially play on the outside. (Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports)

Quarterbacks fell more than perhaps was expected in the 2020 NFL Draft, with both Jake Fromm and Jacob Eason sliding into Day Two. That pushed other passers down the board, including one of the most efficient quarterbacks from the 2019 college football season. Tyler Huntley’s efficiency rating was tops in the Pac-12 last season, and currently stands as the 25th-best in FBS history. (Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports)

Florida State Seminoles defensive back Hamsah Nasirildeen (23) looks over his shoulder as he scores a touchdown. The Florida State Seminoles beat the Alabama State Hornets 49-12 on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Fsu V Alabama St1669

Jan 1, 2020; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) runs for a first down against Oregon Ducks safety Jevon Holland (8) in the third quarter in the 106th Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 1, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) breaks up the pass intended for Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 30, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Johnny Langan (17) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Micah Parsons (11) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 26, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers tight end Grant Carrigan (84) blocks against Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Gregory Rousseau (15) at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Miami won 16-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma Sooners center Creed Humphrey (56) prepares to hike the ball during the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game against the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

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Lucie Pudilova def. Wu Yanan at UFC 278: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Lucie Pudilova’s second-round TKO win over Wu Yanan at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Lucie Pudilova[/autotag]’s second-round TKO win over [autotag]Wu Yanan[/autotag] at UFC 278 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. (Photos by Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports)

If you thought it was a headache to tackle Derrick Henry last season, imagine how many aspirins opposing defenses will need when Henry has the 6-foot-6, 350-pound Isaiah Wilson from Georgia grading roads for Henry to roam on the right side. The Titans also added a few great value picks. Picks: Rd. 1 – Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia | Rd. 2 – Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU | Rd. 3 – Darrynton Evans, RB, Appalachian St. | Rd. 5 – Larrell Murchison, DL, NC St. | Rd. 7 – Cole McDonald, QB, Hawaii | Rd. 7 – Chris Jackson, DB, Marshall (Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports)

The Redskins’ new regime, led by head coach Ron Rivera in a personnel sense, came away with a few aces here and, overall, did a good job addressing a few areas of need. Picks: Rd. 1 – Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State | Rd. 3 – Antonio Gibson, RB, Memphis | Rd. 4 – Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU | Rd. 4 – Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR, Liberty | Rd. 5 – Keith Ismael, OL, San Diego St. | Rd. 5 – Khaleke Hudson, LB, Michigan | Rd. 7 – Kamren Curl, S, Arkansas | James Smith-Williams, DE, NC St. (Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports)

Tampa Bay did an excellent job addressing needs in this raft, especially when it comes to protecting Tom Brady’s vulnerability to interior pressure. Picks: Rd. 1 – Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa | Rd. 2 – Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota | Rd. 3 – Ke’Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt | Rd. 5 – Tyler Johnson, WR, Minnesota | Rd. 6 – Khalil Davis, DL, Nebraska | Rd. 7 – Chapelle Russell, LB, Temple | Rd. 7 – Raymond Calais, RB, Louisiana-Lafayette (Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports)

If you had Texas Tech linebacker Jordyn Brooks as a first-round guy and your name isn’t Pete Carroll or John Schneider, raise your hand? It’s an interesting gambit for a team with Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright on their roster, but remember that the Seahawks played a three-linebacker base more than any other team. Picks: Rd. 1 – Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech | Rd. 2 – Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee | Rd. 3 – Damien Lewis, G, LSU | Rd. 4 – Colby Parkinson, TE, Stanford | Rd. 4 – DeeJay Dallas, RB, Miami (Fla.) | Rd. 5 – Alton Robinson, DE, Syracuse | Rd. 6 – Freddie Swain, WR, Florida | Rd. 7 – Stephen Sullivan, TE, LSU (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The 49ers made a big splash on the third day of the draft by trading for Trent Williams, but they also put together an estimable 1-2 punch at the top of their draft. Picks: Rd. 1 – Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina | Rd. 1 – Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona St. | Rd. 5 – Colton McKivitz, OT, West Virginia | Rd. 6 – Charlie Woerner, TE, Georgia | Rd. 7 – Jauan Jennings, WR, Tennessee (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Pittsburgh didn’t address its cornerback needs in a very deep class, but watch out for third-round edge-rusher Alex Highsmith from Charlotte—a sleeper at his position who could be a force with his agility in the Steelers’ nickel fronts. Picks: Rd. 2 – Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame | Rd. 3 – Alex Highsmith, EDGE, Charlotte | Rd. 4 – Anthony McFarland Jr., RB, Maryland | Rd. 4 – Kevin Dotson, G, Louisiana-Lafayette | Rd. 6 – Antoine Brooks Jr., S, Maryland | Rd. 7 – Carlos Davis, DL, Nebraska (Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

What’s that we said about Al Davis smiling down from above? Not a bad draft haul for GM Mike Mayock and head coach Jon Gruden. Picks: Rd. 1 – Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama | Rd. 1 – Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio St. | Rd. 3 – Lynn Bowden, WR/RB, Kentucky | Rd. 3 – Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina | Rd. 3 – Tanner Muse, LB, Clemson | Rd. 4 – John Simpson, G, Clemson | Rd. 4 – Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Jets have had more than their share of inept personnel men, but if the 2020 draft is any indication, the franchise is in very good hands with Joe Douglas. Picks: Rd. 1 – Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville | Rd. 2 – Denzel Mims, WR, Baylor | Rd. 3 – Ashtyn Davis, S, Cal | Rd. 3 – Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida | Rd. 4 – La’Mical Perine, RB, Florida | Rd. 4 – James Morgan, QB, FIU | Rd. 4 – Cameron Clark, OT, Charlotte | Rd. 5 – Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia | Rd. 6 – Braden Mann, P, Texas AM (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

One never knows exactly what Giants general manager Dave Gettleman is going to do, least of all Gettleman himself. But the typically atypical Gettleman nailed the Giants’ first two picks. Picks: Rd. 1 – Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia | Rd. 2 – Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama | Rd. 3 – Matt Peart, OT, UConn | Rd. 4 – Darnay Holmes, CB, UCLA | Rd. 5 – Shane Lemieux, G, Oregon | Rd. 6 – Cam Brown, LB, Penn St. | Rd. 7 – Carter Coughlin, Minnesota | Rd. 7 – T.J. Brunson, LB, South Carolina | Rd. 7 – Chris Williamson, CB, Minnesota | Rd. 7 – Tae Crowder, LB, Georgia (Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports)

Trading Stefon Diggs to Buffalo and losing most of their cornerbacks in free agency made the Vikings’ draft needs very clear, and they addressed both very well in the first round. Picks: Rd. 1 – Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU | Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU | Rd. 2 – Ezra Cleveland, OT Boise St. | Rd. 3 – Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi St. | Rd. 4 – D.J. Wonnum, DE, South Carolina | Rd. 4 – James Lynch, DT, Baylor | Rd. 4 – Troy Dye, LB, Oregon | Rd. 5 – Harrison Hand, CB, Temple | Rd. 5 – K.J. Osborn, WR, Miami | Rd. 6 – Blake Brandel, OT, Oregon St. | Rd. 6 -Josh Metellus, S, Michigan | Rd. 7 – Kenny Willekes, DE, Michigan St. | Rd. 7 – Nate Stanley, QB, Iowa | Rd. 7 – Brian Cole II, S, Mississippi St. | Rd. 7 – Kyle Hinton, OL, Washburn (Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

The Dolphins decided to go on faith with Tua Tagovailoa’s hip inquiry, and if it all works out, they get a guy who could be equal parts Drew Brees and Russell Wilson, with an offensive coordinator in Chan Gailey who seems perfectly attuned to Tagovailoa’s future. So, the “Tank for Tua” thing worked out, even though the Dolphins didn’t tank as much as we expected. Picks: Rd. 1 – Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama | Rd. 1 – Austin Jackson, OT, USC | Rd. 1 – Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn | Rd. 2 – Robert Hunt, OL, Louisiana-Lafayette | Rd. 2 – Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama | Rd. 3 – Brandon Jones, S, Texas | Rd. 4 – Solomon Kindley, G, Georgia | Rd. 5 – Jason Strowbridge, DL, North Carolina | Rd. 5 – Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise St. | Rd. 6 – Blake Ferguson, LS, LSU | Rd. 7 – Malcolm Perry, WR, Navy (John Glaser-USA TODAY Sports)

The extent to which you’re on board with the Chargers’ draft strategy hands on whether you’re on board with Justin Herbert as an NFL prospect. Picks: Rd. 1 – Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon | Rd. 1 – Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma | Rd. 4 – Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA | Rd. 5 – Joe Reed, WR, Virginia | Rd. 6 – Alohi Gilman, S, Notre Dame | Rd. 7 – K.J. Hill, WR, Ohio State (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

Good luck dealing with the Chiefs’ offense now. Andy Reid has always wanted versatile backs, and Edwards-Helaire has some aspects of Darren Sproles in his playing style, but he looks more like peak Ray Rice—without any of the off-field stuff. They also added an impressive tackle and upgraded the athleticism of their linebacker group. Picks: Rd. 1 – Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB, LSU | Rd. 2 – Willie Gay, LB, Mississippi St. | Rd. 3 – Lucas Niang, OT, TCU | Rd. 4 – L’Jarius Sneed, DB, Louisiana Tech | Rd. 5 – Michael Danna, DE, Michigan | Rd. 7 – Thakarius Keyes, CB, Tulane (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

With two first-round picks in 2020, and a front office seemingly fixated on a rebuilding plan that has nearly every important player on the roster out the door in one way or another, the Jaguars had to nail their 2020 draft. Picks: Rd. 1 – C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida | Rd. 1 – K’Lavon Chaisson, DE/OLB, LSU | Rd. 2 – Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado | Rd. 3 – Davon Hamilton, DT, Ohio State | Rd. 4 – Ben Bartch, OT, Saint John’s (Minn.) | Rd. 4 – Josiah Scott, CB, Michigan St. | Rd. 4 – Shaquille Quarterman, LB, Miami (Fla.) | Rd. 5 – Daniel Thomas, S, Auburn | Rd. 5 – Collin Johnson, WR, Texas | Rd. 6 – Jake Luton, QB, Oregon State | Rd. 6 – Tyler Davis, TE, Georgia Tech | Rd. 7 – Chris Claybrooks, CB, Memphis (Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports)

This grade is based less on the quality of the players the Packers picked up than it is an indictment of the overall philosophy. Last season, Green Bay went 13-3 with a receiver group that had very little going for it beyond Davante Adams, and general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t take a single receiver in what was one of the deepest drafts at that position in NFL history. Picks: Rd. 1 – Jordan Love, QB, Utah St. | Rd. 2 – A.J. Dillion, RB, Boston College | Rd. 3 – Josiah Deguara, TE, Cincinnati | Rd. 5 – Kamal Martin, LB, Minnesota | Rd. 6 – Jon Runyan, G, Michigan | Rd .6 – Jake Hanson, C, Oregon | Rd. 6 – Simon Stepaniak, OT, Indiana | Rd. 7 – Vernon Scott, S, TCU | Rd. 7 – Jonathan Garvin, DE, Miami (Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports)

Only the Patriots played a higher percentage of man coverage snaps than the Lions last season, so it made all the sense in the world that Detroit would go with Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah with the third overall pick. Picks: Rd. 1 – Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio St. | Rd. 2 – D’Andre Swift, RB, Georgia | Rd. 3 – Jonah Jackson, G, Ohio St. | Rd. 3 – Julian Okwara, OLB, Notre Dame | Rd. 4 – Logan Stenberg, G, Kentucky | Rd. 5 – Quintez Cephus, WR, Wisconsin | Rd. 5 – Jason Huntley, RB, New Mexico St. | Rd. 6 – John Penisini, DT, Utah | Rd. 7 – Jashon Cornell, DT, Ohio St. (Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports)

Tyson Pedro def. Harry Hunsucker at UFC 278: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Tyson Pedro’s first-round TKO win over Harry Hunsucker at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City.

Check out the best photos from [autotag]Tyson Pedro[/autotag]’s first-round TKO win over [autotag]Harry Hunsucker[/autotag] at UFC 278 at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. (Photos by Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports)