Get ready for an epic showdown as UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards defends his title against Colby Covington. Find out more about this highly anticipated fight and other exciting matchups at UFC 296.
| UFC Welterweight Championship Showdown |
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| Leon Edwards prepares to defend his title against Colby Covington at UFC 296 |
| Covington questions Edwards’ intelligence and heart, criticizes him for not fighting on English soil |
| Flyweight title on the line as Alexandre Pantoja faces Brandon Royval in a rematch |
The last UFC pay-per-view card of the year is set to feature an intense battle for the welterweight championship. Leon Edwards, the current champion, is determined to prove his dominance against Colby Covington, who has been relentless in his trash talk. In the co-main event, Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval will face off once again for the flyweight title. Don’t miss out on this action-packed event at UFC 296.
UFC Welterweight Championship Showdown
LAS VEGAS – The highly anticipated UFC welterweight championship bout between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington is set to take place this Saturday. As the last pay-per-view event of the year, fight fans are eagerly awaiting this clash between two of the division’s top contenders.
Edwards, the reigning champion, has been vocal about his belief that Covington does not deserve a shot at the title. Despite Covington’s previous failed attempts to capture the belt, Edwards remains focused on the task at hand – defending his championship.
"We’re here now, and all that matters is Saturday night, going out there and taking him out," Edwards confidently stated.
Covington, known for his controversial persona and his support for former President Donald Trump, has been relentless in his trash talk leading up to the fight. He has questioned Edwards’ intelligence and heart, and criticized him for not agreeing to fight on English soil, which Covington believes would have been more favorable for the British fans.
In the co-main event, the flyweight title will be up for grabs as Alexandre Pantoja defends his championship against Brandon Royval. The two fighters previously met in August 2021, with Pantoja emerging victorious via submission in the second round. However, Royval has since secured three consecutive wins, setting the stage for an exciting rematch.
Stay tuned for the thrilling showdown at UFC 296, where Edwards and Covington will finally settle their differences inside the octagon.
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