Get ready for UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington, the final PPV event of the year. Find out all the details about the title fights, the complete fight card, and how to watch the event. Stay tuned for predictions and expert picks on SportsLine.
| Event | Date | Location | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 296 | December 16 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas | 10 p.m. ET (Main card) |
The final UFC PPV event of the year, UFC 296, is set to take place on December 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated event features two thrilling title fights at the top of the card. Welterweight champion Leon Edwards will defend his title against former two-time title challenger Colby Covington in the main event. In the co-main event, new flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja will face his first test against Brandon Royval. The event will start at 10 p.m. ET and can be watched on ESPN+ PPV.
The final UFC PPV event of the year is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated event features two thrilling title fights at the top of the card. Welterweight champion Leon Edwards will defend his title against former two-time title challenger Colby Covington in the main event. In the co-main event, new flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja will face his first test against Brandon Royval.
Leon Edwards has been on an impressive undefeated streak since his last loss in 2015. He has avenged his defeat against Kamaru Usman twice and is now looking forward to new challenges. On the other hand, Colby Covington has managed to secure a third undisputed title shot despite his questionable case. Covington’s wins have come against fighters who have since retired, and his most notable performances were close losses to Usman in title fights.
The co-main event between Pantoja and Royval promises to be a Fight of the Night contender. These two fighters previously met in 2021, with Pantoja emerging victorious with a second-round submission. Pantoja’s win streak has propelled him to champ status, including a split decision win over Brandon Moreno. Royval, on the other hand, has bounced back from his loss to Pantoja with three consecutive wins, two of which ended in stoppages.
The main card also features rising stars taking on talented veterans. Shavkat Rakhmonov will face Stephen Thompson in a welterweight clash, while the outspoken Paddy Pimblett squares off against Tony Ferguson in a lightweight battle. Additionally, Bryce Mitchell steps in to face Josh Emmett in a featherweight showdown after the cancellation of the Ian Garry vs. Vicente Luque fight.
Here is the complete fight card for UFC 296 along with the latest odds:
| Fight | Odds |
|---|---|
| Leon Edwards (c) vs. Colby Covington | Edwards -160, Covington +135 |
| Alexandre Pantoja (c) vs. Brandon Royval | Pantoja -175, Royval +150 |
| Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson | Rakhmonov -650, Thompson +400 |
| Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson | Pimblett -330, Ferguson +260 |
The event will take place on December 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ PPV.
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