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UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington

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06.01.2023 | 10:16 PM ET

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UFC 296
  • 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

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el222
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07.30.2023 | 10:09 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 1916th

Pereira vs Prochazka on this card pls 
Quickcobalt
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08.17.2023 | 9:38 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 2700th

get volk vs topuria on this one

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08.20.2023 | 2:16 AM ET

CHITO VERA VS SEAN O'MALLEY ON THIS CARD 

"Más Escencia menos apariencia 🍃💥"

soyjoseokay
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08.27.2023 | 1:06 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 1756th

UFC 296 // CHANDLER VS MCGREGOR 

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08.29.2023 | 1:37 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 4311th

1. Chandler vs McGregor
2. Volk vs Topuria
3. O'Malley vs Vera
4. Usman vs Wonderboy
5. Bobby Green vs Paddy Pimblett 

GOAT card 

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08.30.2023 | 1:59 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 565 Points   |   Tied for 1263rd

Chandler vs McGregor
O'Malley vs Vera II 
Jiri vs Pereira 

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09.01.2023 | 6:25 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 4379th

The UFC better give the title shot to Merab, he wants it and he in a lot of people opinion the best fighter in the division, The ufc is about the best fighting the best, Chito got dominanted by the 3rd or 4th best guy in Cory Sandhagen and then beat someone everyone beat in Pedro Munhoz , Chito don’t deserve ****

* Edited at 09.01.2023, 7:13 AM ET *

"Quack quack quack"

el222
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09.01.2023 | 7:54 PM ET

Damien

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 1916th

am I missing something? genuinely asking. maybe Merab went back on his words, idk. but as far as I know, he wants to hold out on his title shot so Aljo can get a rematch (which is just ridiculous and why Dana was clowning him). so yeah it doesn't seem like he even wants the opportunity 

* Edited at 09.01.2023, 7:56 PM ET *

el222
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09.01.2023 | 8:00 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 1916th

and even if Merab was campaigning for a title shot, whether you like it or not, money talks. I just find it hard to see Chito not getting a rematch tbh. does he deserve it? probably not, but it'll be a way better fight so I'm not mad 
DamienHandel420
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09.02.2023 | 12:13 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 4379th

I start with Chito is one of my favourite fighter, But I’m agaist stupid title shot, the best should fight the best, Chito shouldn’t be near a title shot, Sandhagen just smashed him and coming off a win (majority thought he lost) over Pedro Munhoz who everyone good beats isn’t a title shot worthy, 

Your telling me they’re no better contenders in the best division in the UFC, I want to see the best fight the best

"Quack quack quack"

el222
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09.02.2023 | 12:45 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 1916th

yes, Chito doesn't deserve a title shot. but like I said, it seems like Merab doesn't even want a title shot rn. that, in combination with Sandhagen being injured and there being history between Chito and O'Malley, gives lots of merit to a rematch on this card. it just makes sense 🤷‍♂️

* Edited at 09.02.2023, 12:46 AM ET *

Iamconstantino
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09.03.2023 | 11:54 AM ET


@DamienHandel420 
 majority thought he lost?! LMFAO
el222
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09.03.2023 | 1:26 PM ET

I am constantino

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 1916th

lol I didn't even catch that. wild take tbh

* Edited at 09.03.2023, 1:26 PM ET *

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09.10.2023 | 3:47 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 2389th

Strickland vs Du Plessis

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grayerman
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09.19.2023 | 2:38 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 4223rd

@Iamconstantino 
I was thinking the same thing but according to mmadecisions only 3/17 media outlets gave it to Chito. I'll admit Chito is my favorite fighter but I had him 29-28 easily.

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DamienHandel420
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09.19.2023 | 2:40 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 4379th

I had it 29-28 Chito as well, just my point is that a lot of people thought Chito lost that fight

"Quack quack quack"

el222
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09.19.2023 | 7:52 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 1916th

I had no idea it was that lopsided among the journalists. my bad Damien, I'll walk that back. clearly, many people think Munhoz won. why? I have no idea. maybe I need to go back and rewatch it, but I remember it being a pretty easy fight to score 
melzzmjr
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09.20.2023 | 10:50 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 545 Points   |   Tied for 1608th

Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington confirmed.

":)+-"

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09.20.2023 | 11:28 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points   |   Tied for 1191st

Finally Edwards has stopped running from the True Welterweight King, King Choas! 😴🏆 

* Edited at 09.20.2023, 11:28 PM ET *

"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."

2023.09.21 1:29 AM ET

bout announced

Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
2023.09.21 1:30 AM ET

bout announced

Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval II at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
Quickcobalt
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09.21.2023 | 2:01 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 2700th

pantoja prolly walks through royval and moreno gets another title shot
"maybe not today, maybe not tommorow and maybe not next month but i promise you i will get infinite title shots"

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