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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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Mr_Moon
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12.17.2023 | 1:35 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 3540th

Never mind keep Rogan. He makes DC better. 
Mav58
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12.17.2023 | 1:35 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 3727th

@Sexy Beefer 
I never referred to either "side", sir. 
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12.17.2023 | 1:35 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 3191st

Dricus went immediately for the takedown lol 
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12.17.2023 | 1:35 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 1509th

Strickland is really emotional about the childhood stuff uh ?

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12.17.2023 | 1:36 AM ET

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

@weeit 
Point? What point?

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gliese58i
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12.17.2023 | 1:36 AM ET

@Latrel Dog

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 3971st

Pretty rational if you're actually sane and don't want to risk your career on an unsanctioned brawl.

"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

gliese58i
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12.17.2023 | 1:37 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 3971st

I can't fail noting that the UFC marketed the **** out of that altercation in no time.

"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

Sexy Beefer
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12.17.2023 | 1:37 AM ET

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

@Mav58 
" Just a friendly suggestion to improve our lives :) no use being hateful and voting ppl into office who propogate hate.Life is too short my friend" 

Who were you talking about there then, friend?

* Edited at 12.17.2023, 1:37 AM ET *

"I Am The Heavyweight Lorax. I Speak for the heavyweights"

gliese58i
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12.17.2023 | 1:37 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 3971st

Rosa Aldana was a good fight? I missed more than I thought.

"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

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12.17.2023 | 1:39 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 3727th

@Sexy Beefer 
Hateful people, is who I was referring to. I don't care how they affiliate themselves
Oneyecrook
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12.17.2023 | 1:39 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 300 Points   |   Tied for 5385th

Blue coloue bum
Mr_Moon
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12.17.2023 | 1:39 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points   |   Tied for 3540th

Remember when Dana White said if Usman didn’t exist, Colby would be champion. I guess that was a lie. 
MattyViceGrip
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12.17.2023 | 1:39 AM ET

Bonuses if I was dishing them out

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

Performances of the night: Cody Garbrandt & Josh Emmett

Fight of the night: Aldana vs Rosa

* Edited at 12.17.2023, 1:41 AM ET *

"Pound for Pound! Headshot, dead!"

gliese58i
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12.17.2023 | 1:39 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 3971st

Holy **** Emmett killed Mitchell. Sorry for the late reactions, wish I didn't have to work tonight.

"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

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12.17.2023 | 1:39 AM ET

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

@Mav58 
Oh okay. As long as you meant in general, I guess we are cool.

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12.17.2023 | 1:40 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points   |   Tied for 3727th

@xJUSTBLEEDx 
That is a smokin hot pic of rose. She is so photogenic.
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12.17.2023 | 1:41 AM ET

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

super fun card but somehow the title fights were the low point

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12.17.2023 | 1:42 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 3027th

@gliese58i 
The best WMMA fight this year, by far. I'm sure you'll enjoy watching that back

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Latrel Dog
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12.17.2023 | 1:43 AM ET

@gliesi58i

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 3191st

Yes, mate, he did the right thing. 

Can't wait to see their fight ! I think Dricus is gonna find his way on the ground. 
gliese58i
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12.17.2023 | 1:43 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 3971st

Pretty good hype trailer for 2024.

"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

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