Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled night of MMA action as two title fights headline the UFC’s end-of-the-year pay-per-view. Leon Edwards defends his welterweight title against Colby Covington, while Alexandre Pantoja takes on Brandon Royval for the flyweight championship.
| Fight | Division | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington | Welterweight | Dec. 16 |
| Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Royval | Flyweight | Dec. 16 |
The UFC’s end-of-the-year pay-per-view, UFC 296, will feature two thrilling title fights. In the main event, welterweight champion Leon Edwards will defend his title against Colby Covington. Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will face off against Brandon Royval in the co-main event. Edwards, ranked No. 4 in the world, is coming off back-to-back wins over former champion Kamaru Usman. Covington, a former interim welterweight champion, has been inactive since his win over Jorge Masvidal. Pantoja, ranked No. 1, is on a four-fight win streak and will defend his title against Royval, who is on a three-fight win streak.
UFC 296: Edwards vs Covington and Pantoja vs Royval
The UFC’s end-of-the-year pay-per-view is set to feature two thrilling title fights. In the main event, Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight title against Colby Covington. Meanwhile, flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will face Brandon Royval in the co-main event.
Leon Edwards, ranked No. 4 in the world in ESPN’s pound-for-pound rankings, is coming off back-to-back wins over former champion Kamaru Usman. Edwards, who is unbeaten in 12 straight fights, secured the welterweight belt with a fifth-round knockout victory over Usman in August 2022.
Colby Covington, a former UFC interim welterweight champion, has been inactive since his unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal in March 2022. Covington, with just two losses in his past 11 fights, is eager to reclaim his spot at the top of the division.
In the flyweight division, Alexandre Pantoja, ranked No. 1 by ESPN, will defend his title against the talented Brandon Royval. Pantoja, a Brazilian fighter based in Florida, has won four straight fights, including a split decision victory over Brandon Moreno to capture the championship.
Brandon Royval, a native of Colorado, is on a three-fight win streak and aims to dethrone Pantoja. Ranked No. 8 in the flyweight division, Royval is determined to make a statement and prove himself as a top contender.
Don’t miss out on the action-packed UFC 296 event, where these four elite fighters will battle it out for championship glory.
