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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 18
12.11.2023 | 7:32 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 2389th
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R1
He is what we thought Khamzat was; The real deal ITDđ
"Leave no stone unturned, SonâŚwatch tape!"
12.11.2023 | 8:14 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 6013th
"Come over here and sit on my knee and finish your orange juice."
12.11.2023 | 10:26 AM ET
@spiderdijon
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 3191st
12.11.2023 | 10:28 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3971st
"Sheâll go there and smash her. Sheâll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.â - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
12.11.2023 | 10:34 AM ET
UFC 296 Edwards vs Covington: King Of The Hill
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 765th
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"POUND FOR POUND, HEADSHOT, DEAD - Leon Edwards "
12.11.2023 | 10:35 AM ET
Help me out with this guys.
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1509th
With everything that is going on in Garry's life it could affect him in this fight and luque is not a bum so I could see a decision win or late round 3 KO.
Also I think Rosa and Lipski have a chance and this is WMMA so nothing is set in stone. Does anyone else have thoughts About these fights ?
"This is a rat race...but Iâm not a rat. Iâm a f*ckinâ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
12.11.2023 | 11:23 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 305 Points | Tied for 5356th
Colby Covington, DEC
I can definitely see Leon getting something done here, but I think Colby's a worse matchup for him than Usman was. If Colby can keep Leon off his rhythm with his trademarked pace, then I can see him getting a decision win. Though I can also see him getting caught and finished. Hard to say.
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Alexandre Pantoja, SUB, R2
Hard to see how Royval is gonna be able to do much to Pantoja at this point.
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Stephen Thompson, TKO, R2
Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Tony Ferguson, TKO, R2
Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.
Luque vs. Machado Garry
Ian Machado Garry, DEC
I don't like Garry either but I don't really know if Luque's got anything for him at this point, man.
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Josh Emmett, TKO, R2
Josh is getting older and all, but I think he can still get something done with Bryce. He's got good enough wrestling to where I think he can keep Thug Nasty on the feet and take him out with a few bombs.
Aldana vs. Rosa
Irene Aldana, DEC
Aldana getting absolutely ****** by Nunes shouldn't be that much of a surprise, so a step down in competition should be much more easy for her to be able to do something here.
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Cody Garbrandt, TKO, R2
Come on Cody please god make a comeback bro. Can we see a return to form? Perhaps...
Menifield vs. Jacoby
Dustin Jacoby, TKO, R2
Interesting fight but I'm gonna go with Jacoby because I think he's more slick on the feet. Alonzo could get it done though.
Ulanbekov vs. Durden
Cody Durden, DEC
I think Durden's the real deal, his fight with Hadley showed he has the dog in him and losing to Mokaev isn't a bad thing.
Fili vs. Almeida
Andre Fili, DEC
Fili may be a journeyman by now but he's got stupid power in his hands still. Should be a good fight but I have Fili.
Gaziev vs. Buday
Martin Buday, DEC
Buday has the experience advantage when it comes to fights in the big show. Wouldn't be surprised if Shamil's the real deal though.
Brown vs. Salikhov
Randy Brown, TKO, R2
Randy has an enormous reach advantage and is in a much better state. Muslim seems like he's outta his prime.
"My goal is perfection. I will never reach perfection." - Georges St-Pierre.
12.11.2023 | 11:27 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2813th
"Kindness is a universal language regardless of age, nationality or religionâ â Sir Alex Ferguson"
12.11.2023 | 11:27 AM ET
@VicStrk
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3971st
"Sheâll go there and smash her. Sheâll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.â - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
12.11.2023 | 12:06 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points | Tied for 1608th
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R3
I want wonderboy to win so bad but Rakhmonov is just too good. I think the only way Thompson wins is if he lands a flash head kick..
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, SUB, R2
Tony is old and washed. I think that is a major disadvantage. However i can see tony flash ko'ing him.
Luque vs. Machado Garry
Ian Machado Garry, TKO, R3
Luque is washed and old but he can grapple Garry to a ud win, I don't see that happening.
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
I think Mitchell is a better grappler and that is what will him the fight.
Aldana vs. Rosa
Irene Aldana, DEC
boring UD
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Cody Garbrandt, TKO, R2
GOATBRANT
Menifield vs. Jacoby
Alonzo Menifield, TKO, R3
Sucks he's on the early prelims but it is what it is.
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12.11.2023 | 1:11 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3727th
12.11.2023 | 1:18 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3727th
12.11.2023 | 1:41 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 2813th
Randy Brown, DEC
I like Randy a lot in this fight. He's younger, taller, huge reach advantage. Salikhov is primarily a striker. I think Randy can keep this at range and use front kicks and knees to good effect. Randy is also hard to takedown with that long frame of his. Even if Muslim panic shoots like he did against Dalby, itâs gonna be very difficult to finish the takedown for him. Pushing 40yo doesnât help either. I think Randy is just gonna be a bit too much for Salikhov here. Think a decision win for Rudeboy it is.
"Kindness is a universal language regardless of age, nationality or religionâ â Sir Alex Ferguson"
12.11.2023 | 1:46 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 2636th
"âUnfortunately you canât talk like that on FOXâ - Joe Rogan"
12.11.2023 | 1:48 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 2180th
Leon Edwards, DEC
I know there are stacks of editorials saying that ring rust is not a thing, but two years out of the cage can't be good.
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R3
But if you're going to place a hedge bet, this is the time to do it.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, SUB, R3
This hurts. Hope I'm wrong.
"I'm not on your side. I'm not on his side. I'm on the side or being right. - Richard Harrison Sr"
12.11.2023 | 2:01 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1509th
One fighter that I am super confident is gonna win is Pantoja, i didn't even know this before today but in his last fight against Royval he had a knee injure and fought anyway. After the fight he had surgery and could not fight for a long time.
If he finished Royval in round 2 while not 100% there is no way that he will lose now after improving and becoming a champion. There is some truth to the fact becoming a champion instantly makes you better.
"This is a rat race...but Iâm not a rat. Iâm a f*ckinâ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
12.11.2023 | 2:13 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1249th
Not saying they will lose, but time snatches the W from everybody eventually.
"He who hesitates meditates in a horizontal position""
12.11.2023 | 2:32 PM ET
@DaWarBoss
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3971st
She already defeated Gatto who is a better overall grappler than O'Neil and a better striker who also had a big reach advantage on Lipski (that she actually uses with her long jabs).
* Edited at 12.11.2023, 2:33 PM ET *
"Sheâll go there and smash her. Sheâll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.â - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
12.11.2023 | 2:39 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 2636th
"âUnfortunately you canât talk like that on FOXâ - Joe Rogan"
12.11.2023 | 2:41 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points | Tied for 765th
"POUND FOR POUND, HEADSHOT, DEAD - Leon Edwards "