Get ready for an exciting showdown at UFC 296: Leon Edwards v Colby Covington. Witness the title defense and thrilling matchups exclusively on TNT Sports Box Office. Find out how to watch in the UK and get all the details here.
| Matchup | Result |
|---|---|
| Leon Edwards v Covington | Title Fight |
| Paddy Pimblett v Ferguson | Lightweight Rankings |
| Ian Machado Garry v Luque | Exciting Clash |
UFC 296: Leon Edwards v Colby Covington is set to be an action-packed event. The main event features a title fight between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. Other notable matchups include Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson and Ian Machado Garry vs Vicente Luque. Don’t miss this thrilling night of MMA action!
UFC 296: Leon Edwards v Colby Covington
On Saturday, December 16th, MMA fans in the UK and Ireland will have the opportunity to witness an exhilarating showdown at UFC 296: Leon Edwards v Colby Covington. The event will be exclusively broadcasted live on TNT Sports Box Office. Alongside the main event, there will be other thrilling matchups, including Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson and Ian Machado Garry vs Vicente Luque.
Edwards ‘excited to shut up’ Covington at UFC 296
The main event of UFC 296 will feature a title fight between Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards and Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington. Edwards, the current UFC welterweight champion, enters the bout on an impressive 11-fight winning streak. He is best known for his back-to-back victories over Kamaru Usman, including a dramatic knockout in their August 2022 bout. On the other hand, Covington returns to the Octagon after a 20-month hiatus, following his unanimous decision win against Jorge Masvidal.
Garry unfazed by UFC 296 clash with training partner Luque, targets title shot in 2024
In addition to the main event, UFC 296 will also feature a flyweight title defense by Alexandre Pantoja against Brandon Royval. Pantoja previously defeated Royval via submission in August 2021. The card will also showcase rising star Paddy Pimblett as he takes on Tony Ferguson, aiming to climb the lightweight rankings. Another exciting matchup will be between Ian Machado Garry and Vicente Luque.
How to Watch UFC 296: Edwards v Covington in the UK
Fans in the UK can catch all the action of UFC 296: Edwards v Covington by purchasing the event for £19.99. The event will be available on EE TV, Virgin Media TV, and Sky. Online streaming options include the TNT Sports Box Office website and app. TNT Sports subscribers are not required to purchase the event separately.
Edwards Out to ‘Shut Up’ Covington
Leon Edwards expressed his determination to silence Colby Covington in an interview with TNT Sports’ Rio Ferdinand. He stated, ‘I’m excited to go out there and shut him up. He’s a good talker, so I’m going to go out there, shut him up, and continue my reign.’ Edwards emphasized his motivation to defeat Covington and the confidence he has in his abilities.
Don’t miss this action-packed event on December 16th, as UFC 296 promises to deliver thrilling matchups and intense competition.
