Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington
Completed
MMA Bout
December 16, 2023
Dec 16, 2023
W
Edwards defeats Covington
L
Decision, Unanimous
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total
Fighter Comparison
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21-3-0
Climbed to 22-3 |
Pro
Record |
17-3-0
Fell to 17-4 |
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| Climbed to 22-3 | Record After Fight | Fell to 17-4 | ||
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-160
(Slight Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+135
(Slight Underdog) |
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Champion
Welterweight |
Title |
Challenger
Welterweight |
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Nation
|
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|
Birmingham
England |
Fights out of
|
Fort Lauderdale
Florida |
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32
+3 mos, 3 wks |
Age at Fight |
35
+9 mos, 3 wks, 3 days |
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170.0 lbs
(77.1 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
169.5 lbs
(76.9 kgs) |
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6'2"
(188cm) |
Height |
5'11"
(180cm) |
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|
74.0"
(188cm) |
Reach |
72.0"
(183cm) |
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| Ultimate Training Centre | Gym | MMA MASTERS |
Edwards vs. Covington Fight Predictions
Fight Predictions
Tapology Community Picks: 6,118
KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Covington
34%
Edwards
66%
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington
- Date: Saturday 12.16.2023 at 06:30 PM ET
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
- TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Edwards Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Covington Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
- Title on Line: UFC Welterweight Championship
- Belt Before Fight: Held by Edwards
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