Get ready for an electrifying night of MMA action as UFC 296 presents the highly-anticipated clash between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. Will Edwards defend his welterweight world championship, or will Covington claim the throne? Find out all the live updates, results, and highlights here.
Fight | Result |
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Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington | TBD |
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval | TBD |
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson | TBD |
Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett | TBD |
The last UFC event of 2023 is set to be a thrilling night of fights. The main event will feature a welterweight title defense by Leon Edwards against Colby Covington. Other notable matchups include Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval in the flyweight division, Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson in the welterweight division, and Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett in the lightweight division. Stay tuned for all the live updates and results from UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington.
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington
Get ready for an electrifying night of MMA action as the last UFC event of 2023 promises to be a spectacle like no other. The tension between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington has reached its boiling point, and tonight, they will finally settle their differences in the octagon. This highly-anticipated main event will see Edwards defend his welterweight world championship against the formidable Covington at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Edwards is riding high after a triumphant majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman in their March rematch. This win marked his first successful title defense and solidified his position as one of the top fighters in the welterweight division. On the other hand, Covington has been out of action since March 2022, when he secured a dominant unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal.
In the co-feature bout, flyweight world champion Alexandre Pantoja will face off against the talented Brandon Royval. This clash of flyweight titans promises to be a fast-paced and exhilarating showdown. Additionally, fans can expect fireworks when Shavkat Rakhmonov and Stephen Thompson collide in a welterweight tilt. And let’s not forget about the lightweight clash between Tony Ferguson and the rising star Paddy Pimblett.
Will Leon "Rocky" Edwards teach Colby Covington a lesson in humility? Or will Covington rise to the occasion and dethrone Edwards to become the new welterweight champion? The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable. Join us for all the live updates, results, and highlights from UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington, starting with the pay-per-view main card at 10 p.m. ET.
Fight | Result |
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Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington | TBD |
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval | TBD |
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson | TBD |
Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett | TBD |
Stay tuned for more updates and be prepared for an unforgettable night of MMA action!