Read about Colby Covington’s failed bid for UFC Welterweight gold at UFC 296. Despite his confident pre-fight rhetoric, Covington fell short in his bid to dethrone the undisputed champion, Leon Edwards.
| Fighters | Result |
|---|---|
| Colby Covington | Lost by unanimous decision |
| Leon Edwards | Retained Welterweight title |
Colby Covington’s quest for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight gold ended in disappointment at UFC 296. Despite his confident pre-fight rhetoric, Covington fell short in his bid to dethrone the undisputed champion, Leon Edwards. Meanwhile, Edwards’ victory marked his second successful title defense and extended his unbeaten streak to 13 fights.
Colby Covington’s quest for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight gold ended in disappointment at UFC 296. Despite his confident pre-fight rhetoric, Covington fell short in his bid to dethrone the undisputed champion, Leon Edwards.
Known for his brash personality and trash-talking, Covington surprisingly adopted a more reserved approach inside the Octagon. However, it was his controversial comments about Edwards’ deceased father during the pre-fight press conference that had everyone talking.
In a surprising turn of events, Covington’s former roommate and current UFC Heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, took pleasure in his defeat and even offered him an early Christmas present. Covington has frequently targeted Jones with verbal jabs, but the injured champion can now enjoy some respite as he recovers from a torn pectoral muscle.
Meanwhile, Edwards’ victory marked his second successful title defense and extended his unbeaten streak to 13 fights.
| Fighters | Result |
|---|---|
| Colby Covington | Lost by unanimous decision |
| Leon Edwards | Retained Welterweight title |
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