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UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington
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- Saturday 12.16.2023 at 06:30 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $9,300,000
- Attendance: 19,039
- MMA Bouts: 12
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Alexandre Pantoja defeats Brandon Royval via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Shavkat Rakhmonov defeats Stephen Thompson via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:56 Round 2 of 3, 9:56 Total Bout Page | |
| Paddy Pimblett defeats Tony Ferguson via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Josh Emmett defeats Bryce Mitchell via KO/TKO, Overhand Right | 1:57 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Alonzo Menifield defeats Dustin Jacoby via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Irene Aldana defeats Karol Rosa via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Cody Garbrandt defeats Brian Kelleher via KO/TKO, Counter Right | 3:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Ariane Lipski defeats Casey O'Neill via Submission, Armbar | 1:18 Round 2 of 3, 6:18 Total Bout Page | |
| Tagir Ulanbekov defeats Cody Durden via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 4:25 Round 2 of 3, 9:25 Total Bout Page | |
| Andre Fili defeats Lucas Almeida via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes | 3:32 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Shamil Gaziev defeats Martin Buday via KO/TKO, Elbows and Punches (standing TKO) | 0:56 Round 2 of 3, 5:56 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 16
12.10.2023 | 11:05 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 4 Winners, 2 Perfect, 175 Points | Tied for 5983rd
"Watch how another ***********s over another ***********er cause that's the same way they're gonna **** you over. DtA-Stone Cold"
12.10.2023 | 11:09 AM ET
LutaBangBang
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1191st
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
12.10.2023 | 11:17 AM ET
Predictions: 2 of 4 Winners, 2 Perfect, 175 Points | Tied for 5983rd
"Watch how another ***********s over another ***********er cause that's the same way they're gonna **** you over. DtA-Stone Cold"
12.10.2023 | 1:54 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 725 Points | Tied for 42nd with 2 others
Leon Edwards, DEC
Edward's striking is going to be a big problem for Covington if he can't get his wrestling off early
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Alexandre Pantoja, SUB, R3
It's Pantoja's time. I think he will hold the title until he fights Mokaev or Taira
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R2
Lamb to slaughter, Shavkat finishing Wonderboy is a lock.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, DEC
Disgusting matchmaking to try and give Paddy a free win after he got exposed against Gordon.
Luque vs. Machado Garry
Ian Machado Garry, DEC
I really don't rate Garry highly at all, every fight he's had in the UFC has been tailor-made for him to win. I'd like to see him fight a good grappler like Brady (with his wife's permission of course)
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
Emmett KO is possible but I think Mitchell's wrestling will win him a decision.
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Cody Garbrandt, DEC
Garbrandt is a shell of his old self and he could easily lose this fight.
Ulanbekov vs. Durden
Tagir Ulanbekov, DEC
Close fight possibly
Gaziev vs. Buday
Shamil Gaziev, TKO, R2
Odds seem off for this fight, Buday has beaten the worst heavyweights in the UFC and always gasses by round 2
Brown vs. Salikhov
Randy Brown, DEC
Brown will use the range to dominate probably
* Edited at 12.10.2023, 2:21 PM ET *
12.10.2023 | 3:15 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 5290th
Colby Covington, DEC
Call me crazy (I am crazy), but I'm making this pick purely based on the fact that there seems to be a "rock paper scissors" of people at the top of a lot of divisions; and I believe Colby is the rock to Leon's scissors and Usman is geodude. (I am wearing a tinfoil hat).
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Alexandre Pantoja, SUB, R4
Royvals explosiveness and unorthodox scrambles will keep him in the fight for the first two rounds; but he has not demonstrated any reason to make me believe he can keep that pace up into champ rounds against the relentless pressure Pantoja usually brings, to add to that we've seen Pantoja seemingly gas in round 3 against Moreno and demonstrate a second wind and incredible grit.
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R1
I hope shavkat strikes but realistically this is going to be a drag and sub. If he can do that to Harris; he can do it to WB.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Tony Ferguson, TKO, R1
I AM COPING, PLEASE RETIRE TONY.
Luque vs. Machado Garry
Vicente Luque, TKO, R1
Luque hits Garry like Kenan did but Garry doesn't recover, patient Luque a new mythical fighter.
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
Bryce via... FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM!
Aldana vs. Rosa
Irene Aldana, TKO, R1
Juliana Pena rush to G&P KO R1 (Tinfoil hat pick, Vegas mind wash beams can't touch me).
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Cody Garbrandt, DEC
Cody no-chin is going to wrestle a lot and get a close split/unanimous decision win.
O'Neill vs. Lipski
Ariane Lipski, DEC
Casey O'Neill fade worked last time, let's try it again.
Menifield vs. Jacoby
Dustin Jacoby, TKO, R1
Jacoby straight punch down the middle flatline KO (The tinfoil hat speaks to me).
Ulanbekov vs. Durden
Cody Durden, DEC
I think Durden is going to out grapple Tagir.
Fili vs. Almeida
Andre Fili, DEC
Idk just flipped a coin.
Gaziev vs. Buday
Martin Buday, DEC
Buday clinch, will be boring. Thank god it's a prelim fight.
Brown vs. Salikhov
Randy Brown, DEC
Going to be technical, probably a split decision.
"Why they allow makeup in beauty contest but not steroids in contest of strength?"
12.10.2023 | 3:37 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2813th
Vicente Luque, SUB, R2
This line feels way off, i just canāt look past it. Luque is not just some bum that Garry can walk straight through. Vicente has fought some of the best welterweights on the roster for the past 4-5 years while Garry was getting his feet wet. Ian has good stand up but itās pretty basic stuff. One, twos.. decent kicks. I just havenāt seen enough yet, especially on the ground, to be able to understand how heās this big a favorite here. The hype is not there for me. Garry doesnāt present anything in this fight that Luque hasnāt seen before. I can see Luque using a lot of wrestling here to tire Ian out early. Can see Ian getting caught in a dāarce with that long neck of his. Vicente can also BANGš„. Theres just a lot more ways for Luque to win here in my opinion. I like the guys at Kill Cliff and believe they can build a good game-plan for Luque to win. Garry has only been the hammer in his fights so far. Basically walking through guys. Kenan Song had him rocked though. Luque has power in both hands. On top of it all, Garry put a lot of pressure on himself this time. A lot of people are going to heckle him all week long. We havenāt seen him perform in these conditions before. Heās been the darling, but is gonna face some š© this time. You know Colby is gonna be on his case too. Potential future fight. Gonna be fun while it lasts, but id rather be on the Luque side here. š§š·š§š·š§š·
"Kindness is a universal language regardless of age, nationality or religionā ā Sir Alex Ferguson"
12.10.2023 | 5:39 PM ET
UFC 296 Picks
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 1002nd
Covington via DEC 48-47
Covingtons gonna get the wrestling going and control Edwards on the ground for three rounds to edge a split on the scorecard. Will be close fight and prolly boring.
Pantoja vs Royal 2
Pantoja via DEC
I think Royal will surprise a lot of people and have more success on the ground than people think and will be winning Alot of exchanges on the feet. Pantoja will still be the better fighter and win by decision.
Rakhmonov vs Thompson
Thompson via RD 3 TKO
Rakhmonov and Thompson are gonna have 2 tight rounds but favoring Rakhmonov and Thompson is gonna chin Rakhmonov big old head.
Ferguson vs Pimblett
Pimblett via DEC
Ferguson may land a couple shots like Jared Gordon did and will get us excited but Pimblett will get some ground control and edge a uncontroversial decision.
Luque vs Garry
Garry via RD 2 TKO
Luque won't have much success but could try to take down Garry because them being past training partners gives both fighters knowledge on who's better at what in this fight. Luque may know he is way better than Garry on the ground and use it. Maybe im wrong.
Emmett vs Mitchell
Mitchell via DEC
Very Very close fight. Split DEC.
Meinfield vs Jacoby
Jacoby via RD 2 TKO
Big right hand knocks down Meinfield and ground pound does the finish
"Im bringing you to 7th layer hell, we'll say what's up to your dad while were there"
12.10.2023 | 5:44 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 1608th
Still think Shamil wins since I get the feeling Buday won't be able to impose his will, and because he's looked like **** against most of his UFC opponents, but Shamil is no stranger to finding himself in bad positions despite being undefeated.
12.10.2023 | 6:10 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 485 Points | Tied for 2888th
Casey O'Neill, TKO, R2
Jennifer Maia is a title contender and got released from the promotion for exposing thier newest prospect. Lipski beat Gatto by picking cleaner strikes to the head with a 20 strike deficit. Same way Maia won by lighting up the Christmas tree that is Casey's forehead. If O'Neil gameplans the takedowns she will dominantly win with gnp. But if it's up for 3 rounds Lipski can out point her with cleaner shots.
Factor in Casey's recent knee surgery and Ariane's recent takedown defense and getting her own takedowns. Makes this fight closer.
* Edited at 12.10.2023, 6:33 PM ET *
"It's like predicting the future..., except it isn't."
12.10.2023 | 6:53 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 4379th
"Quack quack quack"
12.10.2023 | 7:15 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 1687th
Paddy Pimblett, DEC
El Cucuy is just way too old.. time to hang the old gloves up my friend.
"My wife's a gynecologist. . . She sees ******* like you all the time."
12.10.2023 | 7:38 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 690 Points | Tied for 108th
"My balls was hot"
12.10.2023 | 7:49 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 1608th
The MMA gods arenāt gonna let him win this fight.
12.10.2023 | 8:12 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 755 Points | Tied for 12th with 3 others
* Edited at 12.10.2023, 8:12 PM ET *
"I'll make my own damn quote." -Me
12.10.2023 | 8:30 PM ET
Ian 'Machado' Garry
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1191st
Ian's arrogance will be his downfall. I can see Luque cracking his big mouth shut and giving him his first loss. Hopefully with this humbling loss, he will realize his wife's manipulation and divorce her old ass. He will also fire his stupid nutritionist and remove Machado from his name.
Ian has a lot of learning to do in this game called life and he is the type of person that needs to learn the hard way. He will have to lose it all in order to slowly build his way back up. He can one day be a champion, but it won't be until he gets his head on straight. It would truly be sad if he stays blind to his current situation and becomes a fighter that we all forget about.
* Edited at 12.10.2023, 10:08 PM ET *
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
12.10.2023 | 8:33 PM ET
Does he really have a chance to win?
Why Leon is not -400 line, how Paddy and Ian?
12.10.2023 | 8:36 PM ET
* Edited at 12.10.2023, 8:39 PM ET *
12.10.2023 | 8:41 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 755 Points | Tied for 12th with 3 others
"I'll make my own damn quote." -Me
12.10.2023 | 8:43 PM ET
I guess we will all see Saturday...
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1191st
* Edited at 12.10.2023, 8:46 PM ET *
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
12.10.2023 | 8:47 PM ET
Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 755 Points | Tied for 12th with 3 others
"I'll make my own damn quote." -Me