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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 32
12.15.2023 | 1:06 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 2636th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
12.15.2023 | 1:49 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3971st
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
12.15.2023 | 1:52 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 3027th
"Learning is a gift, even when pain is your teacher"
12.15.2023 | 1:57 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3727th
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
weigh-in result
Shamil Gaziev: 259.5 lbs (117.7 kgs)
weigh-in result
Martin Buday: 264.5 lbs (120.0 kgs)
weigh-in result
Andre Fili: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
weigh-in result
Lucas Almeida: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Tagir Ulanbekov: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Cody Durden: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Casey O'Neill: 125.0 lbs (56.7 kgs)
weigh-in result
Ariane Lipski: 126.0 lbs (57.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Cody Garbrandt: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
weigh-in result
Brian Kelleher: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
weigh-in result
Irene Aldana: 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)
weigh-in result
Karol Rosa: 135.5 lbs (61.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Alonzo Menifield: 204.5 lbs (92.8 kgs)
weigh-in result
Dustin Jacoby: 204.5 lbs (92.8 kgs)
weigh-in result
Josh Emmett: 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)
weigh-in result
Bryce Mitchell: 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)
weigh-in result
Tony Ferguson: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Paddy Pimblett: 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Shavkat Rakhmonov: 171.0 lbs (77.6 kgs)
weigh-in result
Stephen Thompson: 171.0 lbs (77.6 kgs)
weigh-in result
Alexandre Pantoja: 125.0 lbs (56.7 kgs)
weigh-in result
Brandon Royval: 124.5 lbs (56.5 kgs)
weigh-in result
Leon Edwards: 170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
weigh-in result
Colby Covington: 169.5 lbs (76.9 kgs)
12.15.2023 | 2:31 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 4379th
Kelliher not quite Chito or Munhoz durability, but it’s close
* Edited at 12.15.2023, 2:33 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
12.15.2023 | 2:48 PM ET
Predictions: 0 of 1 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 6180th
Still love the guy, win or lose. I ******* went wild when Pedro and him went to war, his performance against Cruz is legendary, clowning one of the best defensive strikers ever. Such a fall from grace, I hope he improves his mental game, he has a good overall game.
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
12.15.2023 | 3:09 PM ET
Flying front kick
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 4379th
I’m kinda sus he’s chin could be at that level now, Trevin did **** all his last fight to test it, but he getting slept too many time now
* Edited at 12.15.2023, 3:11 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
12.15.2023 | 3:20 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3727th
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
12.15.2023 | 3:25 PM ET
Luque vs Holland needs to happen
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
12.15.2023 | 3:27 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 2636th
Cody is a glass cannon though. I think he’s better everywhere compared to kelleher but all it takes is one mistake and he gets slept again. He looked BAD against trevin jones. Did nothing the whole fight and still almost got ko’ed. Cody also said he got a stinger in his neck during the fight (stemming from neck issues he also has) so not only is his chin gone but his body isn’t even agreeing with him any more
But idk I feel like the speed and footwork of Cody is what makes the difference here. Kelleher is not nearly as fast, dynamic, or athletic so that does play a role here; I also imagine whatever was left of kellehers athletic prime is gone after this surgery too. Cody should be able to avoid the hooks of kelleher (also one of the only times Cody is fighting someone with a similar reach to him) and control where the fight is, it’s just all dependent on that chin
* Edited at 12.15.2023, 3:30 PM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
12.15.2023 | 3:40 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3423rd
Cody Durden, DEC
Hard to go against Durden and his relentlessness. Ulanbekov lost to Tim Elliott and I see him losing a close decision to Durden.
Fili vs. Almeida
Andre Fili, DEC
Lucas is a fun fighter to watch but Fili is always a tough out.
Gaziev vs. Buday
Shamil Gaziev, TKO, R1
Gaziev might gas here but he looked good on the scales. I could see Buday getting a decision win but it's hard to not go with Gaziev.
12.15.2023 | 3:45 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 630 Points | Tied for 403rd
"If it ain't fix, don't broke it - Stipe Miocic "
12.15.2023 | 3:47 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3423rd
Dustin Jacoby, DEC
As long as Jacoby doesn't brawl and moves, Alonzo should slow down by the round.
Aldana vs. Rosa
Irene Aldana, DEC
Mexican Boxing.
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Cody Garbrandt, TKO, R2
Cody seems to have found the balance between brawling and fighting technical. Hopefully Kelleher doesn't slightly graze his chin
O'Neill vs. Lipski
Casey O'Neill, DEC
O'Neill better.
12.15.2023 | 3:50 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 4379th
Tony Ferguson, TKO, R1
🕶️The Blades are coming out you best believe it 🕶️
"ZAZAAAAA"
12.15.2023 | 4:02 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3423rd
Colby Covington, DEC
I really don't want him to win but Usman average 1.5x less takedowns per round than Colby. MMA math doesn't work and Usman vs Colby isn't a good way to predict this fight. I hope Edwards knocks him out cold.
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Alexandre Pantoja, SUB, R4
I always thought Royval would be champion. Here we are and I am picking against him. I thought Moreno would beat Pantoja so it wouldn't be very smart to pick against him here, especially after holding a win over him already... by SUB
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R2
Future Champ.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, SUB, R3
Paddy is very very beatable and will lose soon. I wish David Goggins could make a difference and if Tony wins I might cry of joy. Sadly I have to go with Paddy as I like my percentage.
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
I believe Mitchell is the stronger fighter and will be able to get takedowns and tire Emmett maybe get a late SUB.
12.15.2023 | 5:20 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 2348th
"I am a curse from God if u would not have done great evil in ur life god would not have sent a curse like me apon you. " Genghis khan
12.15.2023 | 5:21 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 5139th
Enjoyed watching this year and the forum banter/support for the fights.
Unsure if life is greener on the other side but the UFC has really gotten me through this difficult year.
Hoping for another amazing card to end the year off and I hope everyone have a great holiday.
Ps Santa if you are real please give me a Tony win.
"Confident to go in and not necessarily prove people wrong but to prove my support correct"
12.15.2023 | 5:23 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 2348th
And still
****rat Rickman
Tony cte
That's my prediction
"I am a curse from God if u would not have done great evil in ur life god would not have sent a curse like me apon you. " Genghis khan
12.15.2023 | 5:50 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 11 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3671st
Edwards ML
Pantoja ML
Tony/Paddy u2.5
Garbrandt/Kelleher u2.5
Aldana
Jacoby
12.15.2023 | 6:01 PM ET
* Edited at 12.15.2023, 6:01 PM ET *
"WMMA = 50/50 no matter the odds"