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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 17
12.10.2023 | 9:18 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 725 Points | Tied for 42nd with 2 others
Garry will lose to the first decent grappler he fights, mark my words. Even when Magny was clinching him against the cage he was doing that weird thing with his arm, hanging it over the cage wall. Fish out of water.
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12.10.2023 | 9:19 PM ET
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 6 Perfect, 725 Points | Tied for 42nd with 2 others
* Edited at 12.10.2023, 9:19 PM ET *
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12.10.2023 | 9:22 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 4379th
Got to mention Vicente Ko is a very likely outcome because Garry been dropped or wobble in a few of his fights and Vicente can punch, even still Ian Garry still should win, I donāt like Garry and find him annoying, but I respect the talent and beside getting dinked, he wins
* Edited at 12.10.2023, 9:26 PM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
12.10.2023 | 9:45 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3727th
Garry has so much on his mind right now, that it actually matters, I think it is a big problem for him.
I also think he is the kind of man that works better on the darker side of things.
He's not here to win, he's not here to take over. He's here to beat the brains out of, brain surgery survivor Vicente Luque.
Behind every good man, is a good woman... Behind every bad man...
I also think he is the kind of man that works better on the darker side of things.
He's not here to win, he's not here to take over. He's here to beat the brains out of, brain surgery survivor Vicente Luque.
Behind every good man, is a good woman... Behind every bad man...
12.10.2023 | 9:49 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1191st
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
12.10.2023 | 11:05 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3727th
I am loyal, I am on team Tartara. But you and I have no problems.
12.10.2023 | 11:11 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1191st
Naw you just yapping nonsense and your typing reads out like Taratara's nonsensical ramblings . "HE is the kind of man who works better on the darker side of things." ššš¤”
*Ian Garry proceeds to private all his social media for getting a lil backlash for being a CUCK.*
Idc go ahead keep saying whatever you want doesn't mean I'm not gonna bully you. + I'm not your "babe" ya freak.
* Edited at 12.10.2023, 11:14 PM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
12.10.2023 | 11:26 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 2223rd
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Josh Emmett, DEC
cause religion can only take you so far.
Josh Emmett, DEC
cause religion can only take you so far.
"I 'm beacon of knowledge blazing across black sea of ignorance."
12.10.2023 | 11:31 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3727th
12.11.2023 | 1:35 AM ET
Its a must win for Colby. His idol will be sitting front row. The credibility of his persona relies on him winning this fight or his schtick will be done for. If he does win, I see Trump wrapping the belt over his waist.
12.11.2023 | 1:35 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3359th
Pantoja vs Royval fight of the night
12.11.2023 | 1:57 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 570 Points | Tied for 1191st
Don't get too big of a head, you have less than 250 fights predicted. You got a lot to learn lil guy
* Edited at 12.11.2023, 1:57 AM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
12.11.2023 | 2:28 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3423rd
Luque vs. Machado Garry
Ian Machado Garry, DEC
This fight screams like it's going to be Garry staying on the outside picking and poking at him with calf kicks and the jab. Garry is too good and smart to fight stupid IMO. This fight has stinker written all over it
Ian Machado Garry, DEC
This fight screams like it's going to be Garry staying on the outside picking and poking at him with calf kicks and the jab. Garry is too good and smart to fight stupid IMO. This fight has stinker written all over it
"Eat Sleep Gamble on fights ššæššæššæ"
12.11.2023 | 2:40 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1418th
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12.11.2023 | 2:57 AM ET
Fights *Just Watch / No Bet*
Paddy Pimblett VS Manuel Torres
Ian Machado Garry VS Jack Della Maddalena
Ian Machado Garry VS Jack Della Maddalena
* Edited at 12.11.2023, 3:04 AM ET *
12.11.2023 | 3:16 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 5290th
Edwards vs. Covington
Leon Edwards, TKO, R3
I know edwards was losing the second fight against usman and if it wasnāt for that headkick he likely never becomes champion but if he could overcome usman twice I canāt see him not beating a worse version of usman in colby. I see rocky finding a tko after getting into a groove either in the second or third round and ending covingtonās dreams of being champion.
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Brandon Royval, TKO, R2
This is another fight similar to the luque pick where the correct pick and the more likely winner is definitely pantoja but royval seems to be a naturally gifted fighter. I think heās going to catch pantoja early in another huge upset to end the year of the underdog.
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R2
Shavkat is who we thought khamzat would be in the welterweight division. I fully expect him to be the champion come next year.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, DEC
It hurts to pick against el cucuy as heās the reason i fell in love with mma and the ufc as a promotion but I canāt pick him here. Yes paddy is overrated and lost his last fight but tony should not be fighting anymore. I will be rooting for tony but i donāt see him winning. Regardless of the outcome i hope he hangs them up for good.
Luque vs. Machado Garry
Vicente Luque, TKO, R1
After this fight was announced and leading up to it i was very confident in garry despite how unlikable he is. However with everything going on in his personal life and all the drama surrounding him and his wife and family, I can see it affecting him especially with how young he is. Garry is the right pick to make in this matchup but iām taking luque here to pull off a huge upset, wonāt be the first time iām wrong and certainly wonāt be the last.
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
Torn on this fight primarily due to the short notice factor. Weāve seen enough from both fighters to know what to expect. I was originally siding with emmett because i thought he could keep it on the feet and either outstrike thug nasty to a decision or possibly tko him. But he has taken an absurd amount of damage between kattar, rodriguez and topuria not to mention his age. i honestly wouldnāt be surprised if mitchell can hold his own and even find some success on the feet and i do expect him to find a takedown or two to secure the victory.
Aldana vs. Rosa
Irene Aldana, DEC
I like aldana here to bounce back and get back into the win column and possibly title contention now that nunes is gone.
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Brian Kelleher, TKO, R1
This is another fight where the odds to me seem absurd. I get that cody is an ex champ and in his prime was that guy but his chin and durability are so questionable especially as time is not stopping and heās only getting older. Iām cheering for him but I have a bad feeling kelleher catches him and if he does I hope cody considers calling it a career, we donāt need another marlon moraes situation.
O'Neill vs. Lipski
Casey O'Neill, DEC
Arguably the worst fight of the card yet on paper this should still be a fun striking matchup. I went back and forth on this one but iām siding with the king over the queen.
Menifield vs. Jacoby
Dustin Jacoby, TKO, R3
I like jacoby here for various reasons. I think technically speaking he is far and above the better striker, his experience and strength of schedule, his fight iq, his chin and durability which are important against a guy as powerful as menifield. All in all the only advantage I see menifield having is his power but I think jacoby will be too elusive and ultimately frustrate menifield by picking at him and ultimately finding a finish as the fight progresses.
Ulanbekov vs. Durden
Cody Durden, DEC
I have doubted durden long enough. He may not be the flashiest but heās the embodiment of wrestling and itās grind heavy culture. His pace, heart and willpower to win has impressed me and made me a big fan. Heās obviously putting in a ton of work and iām happy heās getting a shot at a pretty big name in ulanbekov.
Fili vs. Almeida
Andre Fili, DEC
Fun fight between two very skilled strikers but outside of a knockout on almeidaās end I canāt see him getting the better of fili. The experience and strength of level isnāt even comparable and although a fun fight I think itās a bit of a mismatch. I can see fili mixing it up and winning a fairly dominant decision possibly a submission? I get that pat sabitini is a phenomenal grappler but he made almeida look like a white belt in his last fight.
Gaziev vs. Buday
Shamil Gaziev, TKO, R1
First of all Buday looked amazing in his last fight, HOWEVER, I personally do not think parisian is very good and most likely not ufc caliber. The recency bias of his last fight along with the fact that he is the more proven fighter within the ufc is like why he is the favorite odds. I watched all of gazievās past fights leading up to his contender series bout and was honestly very impressed especially the win over kornilov. Iām very surprised gaziev is the underdog here but I can sort of understand why. That being said I see gaziev dominating wherever this fight goes either by a knockout on the feet or some vicious ground and pound if he takes buday down.
Brown vs. Salikhov
Muslim Salikhov, TKO, R3
Although brown is a very good fighter the same can be said for salikhov and the odds do not reflect that. Brown definitely has the age advantage and length to point fight to a decision, however the power difference is what I see affecting the outcome of this fight. I think salikhov will catch rudeboy with something and finish the fight. Very close fight and great match making to open the final ppv of the year.
Leon Edwards, TKO, R3
I know edwards was losing the second fight against usman and if it wasnāt for that headkick he likely never becomes champion but if he could overcome usman twice I canāt see him not beating a worse version of usman in colby. I see rocky finding a tko after getting into a groove either in the second or third round and ending covingtonās dreams of being champion.
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Brandon Royval, TKO, R2
This is another fight similar to the luque pick where the correct pick and the more likely winner is definitely pantoja but royval seems to be a naturally gifted fighter. I think heās going to catch pantoja early in another huge upset to end the year of the underdog.
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R2
Shavkat is who we thought khamzat would be in the welterweight division. I fully expect him to be the champion come next year.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, DEC
It hurts to pick against el cucuy as heās the reason i fell in love with mma and the ufc as a promotion but I canāt pick him here. Yes paddy is overrated and lost his last fight but tony should not be fighting anymore. I will be rooting for tony but i donāt see him winning. Regardless of the outcome i hope he hangs them up for good.
Luque vs. Machado Garry
Vicente Luque, TKO, R1
After this fight was announced and leading up to it i was very confident in garry despite how unlikable he is. However with everything going on in his personal life and all the drama surrounding him and his wife and family, I can see it affecting him especially with how young he is. Garry is the right pick to make in this matchup but iām taking luque here to pull off a huge upset, wonāt be the first time iām wrong and certainly wonāt be the last.
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
Torn on this fight primarily due to the short notice factor. Weāve seen enough from both fighters to know what to expect. I was originally siding with emmett because i thought he could keep it on the feet and either outstrike thug nasty to a decision or possibly tko him. But he has taken an absurd amount of damage between kattar, rodriguez and topuria not to mention his age. i honestly wouldnāt be surprised if mitchell can hold his own and even find some success on the feet and i do expect him to find a takedown or two to secure the victory.
Aldana vs. Rosa
Irene Aldana, DEC
I like aldana here to bounce back and get back into the win column and possibly title contention now that nunes is gone.
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Brian Kelleher, TKO, R1
This is another fight where the odds to me seem absurd. I get that cody is an ex champ and in his prime was that guy but his chin and durability are so questionable especially as time is not stopping and heās only getting older. Iām cheering for him but I have a bad feeling kelleher catches him and if he does I hope cody considers calling it a career, we donāt need another marlon moraes situation.
O'Neill vs. Lipski
Casey O'Neill, DEC
Arguably the worst fight of the card yet on paper this should still be a fun striking matchup. I went back and forth on this one but iām siding with the king over the queen.
Menifield vs. Jacoby
Dustin Jacoby, TKO, R3
I like jacoby here for various reasons. I think technically speaking he is far and above the better striker, his experience and strength of schedule, his fight iq, his chin and durability which are important against a guy as powerful as menifield. All in all the only advantage I see menifield having is his power but I think jacoby will be too elusive and ultimately frustrate menifield by picking at him and ultimately finding a finish as the fight progresses.
Ulanbekov vs. Durden
Cody Durden, DEC
I have doubted durden long enough. He may not be the flashiest but heās the embodiment of wrestling and itās grind heavy culture. His pace, heart and willpower to win has impressed me and made me a big fan. Heās obviously putting in a ton of work and iām happy heās getting a shot at a pretty big name in ulanbekov.
Fili vs. Almeida
Andre Fili, DEC
Fun fight between two very skilled strikers but outside of a knockout on almeidaās end I canāt see him getting the better of fili. The experience and strength of level isnāt even comparable and although a fun fight I think itās a bit of a mismatch. I can see fili mixing it up and winning a fairly dominant decision possibly a submission? I get that pat sabitini is a phenomenal grappler but he made almeida look like a white belt in his last fight.
Gaziev vs. Buday
Shamil Gaziev, TKO, R1
First of all Buday looked amazing in his last fight, HOWEVER, I personally do not think parisian is very good and most likely not ufc caliber. The recency bias of his last fight along with the fact that he is the more proven fighter within the ufc is like why he is the favorite odds. I watched all of gazievās past fights leading up to his contender series bout and was honestly very impressed especially the win over kornilov. Iām very surprised gaziev is the underdog here but I can sort of understand why. That being said I see gaziev dominating wherever this fight goes either by a knockout on the feet or some vicious ground and pound if he takes buday down.
Brown vs. Salikhov
Muslim Salikhov, TKO, R3
Although brown is a very good fighter the same can be said for salikhov and the odds do not reflect that. Brown definitely has the age advantage and length to point fight to a decision, however the power difference is what I see affecting the outcome of this fight. I think salikhov will catch rudeboy with something and finish the fight. Very close fight and great match making to open the final ppv of the year.
12.11.2023 | 3:41 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3727th
I will accept.
* Edited at 12.11.2023, 3:51 AM ET *
12.11.2023 | 4:35 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 1916th
Edwards vs. Covington
Leon Edwards, DEC
Colby -2 Usman but Leon +2 Easy prediction
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Alexandre Pantoja, DEC
Pantoja won "Brandon" last fight and will win "Brandon" this fight
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, DEC
Rakhmonov too much for Wonderboy
Leon Edwards, DEC
Colby -2 Usman but Leon +2 Easy prediction
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Alexandre Pantoja, DEC
Pantoja won "Brandon" last fight and will win "Brandon" this fight
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, DEC
Rakhmonov too much for Wonderboy
12.11.2023 | 6:59 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1418th
Edwards vs. Covington
Colby Covington, DEC
Snoozefest pt 3 or Headshot pt 2
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R3
Wonderboys good but he isnt that guy. Shavkats that guy.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, SUB, R2
This is gonna hurt me to watch
Luque vs. Machado Garry
Ian Machado Garry, TKO, R3
If Garry makes it past the Press Conference
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
Snoozefest again
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Cody Garbrandt, TKO, R1
Depends which Cody Garbrandt we get
Ulanbekov vs. Durden
Tagir Ulanbekov, DEC
Snoozefest
Fili vs. Almeida
Andre Fili, DEC
Fili by Great Nickname
Gaziev vs. Buday
Shamil Gaziev, TKO, R1
gaziev looks like a monster
Colby Covington, DEC
Snoozefest pt 3 or Headshot pt 2
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, SUB, R3
Wonderboys good but he isnt that guy. Shavkats that guy.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, SUB, R2
This is gonna hurt me to watch
Luque vs. Machado Garry
Ian Machado Garry, TKO, R3
If Garry makes it past the Press Conference
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, DEC
Snoozefest again
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Cody Garbrandt, TKO, R1
Depends which Cody Garbrandt we get
Ulanbekov vs. Durden
Tagir Ulanbekov, DEC
Snoozefest
Fili vs. Almeida
Andre Fili, DEC
Fili by Great Nickname
Gaziev vs. Buday
Shamil Gaziev, TKO, R1
gaziev looks like a monster
"Better to burn out than to fade away"