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THE WINNER!
BIRMINGHAM TO THE WORLD 🏆🌎@Leon_EdwardsMMA defeats Colby Covington by unanimous decision to defend the welterweight title!
[ #UFC296 | B2YB @Manscaped ] pic.twitter.com/ALhF41XPo3 — UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023
LEON EDWARDS VICTORY!
By unanimous decision of the judges, Leon Edwards beat Colby Covington in the main fight of UFC 296.
END OF FIGHT
Edwards had two submission attempts, while Covington had more strikes in total and control of the duel. The decision goes to the jurors.
ROUND FOURTH
More intense fourth round, with a submission attempt from Edwards and more blows. However, Covington controls the timing.
THIRD ROUND
Cada atleta com uma queda, mas Edwards segue tendo mais golpes.
SECOND ROUND
The fight remains open, therefore, with Edwards having more successful strikes.
FIRST ROUND
Balanced fight, but with Edwards with more strikes in total.
LAST FIGHT!
AND NOW! The most anticipated fight on the main card of UFC 296. Leon Edwards x Colby Covington make the fight.
Alexandre Pantoja!
Alexandre Pantoja beat Brandon Royal by unanimous decision from the judges in the penultimate fight on the main card.
PENULTIMATE FIGHT!
Alexandre Pantoja x Brandon Royval are the fourth and penultimate fight on the main card. The time is coming.
Shavkat Rakhmonov!
Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated Stephen Thompson via submission in the second round to become the third winner of the UFC 296 main card.
THIRD FIGHT!
Shavkat Rakhmonov x Stephen Thompson are the third fight on the UFC 296 main card.
Paddy Pimblett!
Paddy Pimblett beat Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision from the judges and became the second winner of the main card.
SECOND FIGHT!
Tony Ferguson x Paddy Pimblett are the second fight on the UFC 296 main card.
Josh Emmett!
Josh Emmet defeated Bryce Mitchell via first-round TKO to become the inaugural UFC 296 main card winner.
FIRST FIGHT!
Josh Emmett x Bryce Mitchell are the first fight on the UFC 296 main card.
MAIN CARD
Leon Edwards x Colby Covington
Alexandre Pantoja x Brandon Royval
Shavkat Rakhmonov x Stephen Thompson
Tony Ferguson x Paddy Pimblett
Josh Emmett x Bryce Mitchell
UPDATE!
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UFC 296!
COLBY COVINGTON INFO!
This fighter has an impressive record, with 4 wins by knockout, 4 by submission and a notable 9 by decision. His striking accuracy is solid, connecting 39% of his 2606 strikes, totaling 1018 significant strikes. Furthermore, its effectiveness in takedowns is evident, with 48 takedowns applied in 146 attempts, resulting in an average of 0.18 takedowns per 15 minutes.
It stands out for its robust defense, with 56% defense against significant and impressive blows 72% against falls. He has a low knockdown average (0.06 per 15 minutes), indicating resilience. The average time of his fights is 16 minutes and 34 seconds, demonstrating his resistance.
The distribution of blows by position highlights his dominance on the feet, with 78% of the blows aimed at the head. The statistics indicate versatility, with 24% of victories by knockout/technical, 53% by decision and 24% by submission. In short, a complete fighter, effective in several areas, with a remarkable decision-making capacity and resistance.
INFORMATION FROM LEON EDWARDS!
The fighter in question has an impressive record, accumulating seven victories by knockout and three by submission. His ability to end fights in the first round is outstanding. This is evident, with five quick finishes. He demonstrates remarkable striking accuracy, connecting 53% of his 1375 strikes, resulting in 734 significant connected strikes. Furthermore, its efficiency in falls is excellent. is highlighted, applying 12 falls in 66 attempts, with an average of 0.34 falls per 15 minutes.
The defense is a fortress, with a significant hit defense rate of 54% and 69% against takedowns. The average number of knockdowns is low, indicating resilience. On average, their fights last 16 minutes and 24 seconds, demonstrating resistance. Its distribution of blows by position reveals an emphasis on the standing game, with 75% of the blows aimed at the ball. head. Victorious by knockout/technical in 33% of fights, by decision in 52%, and submission in 14%, his versatility is outstanding. evident. In short, a skilled fighter, efficient in several areas, with a notable record of victories.
SPEAK UP, COVINGTON!
"This Saturday, I'm going to take you to a place you love. I never wanted to go. I will take you to the seventh level of hell. Let's say hello! for your father while we're there," he declared.
“We've been here (Colorado) for about a week. We trained a lot here and it helped take our cardio and our game to another level. When will you? If you train at three thousand meters above sea level, you will be able to train at 3,000 meters above sea level. You need to work harder on your lungs. So there is no no man who can stop me (at UFC 296). I feel like they could put Superman and the Hulk at the same time, and I would win, especially with Donald Trump there. No one is going to defeat me with Trump present,” declared Colby.
“Eating well, then tell me who eats well like this a week before the fight. Nobody. I don't cut weight, I'm a real fighter. I fight in my natural weight class, because I know I'm the best fighter in the world,” commented Covington, who continued:
“I don’t take advantage of weight, like Islam Makhachev, who has to cut all that weight to have advantages over dwarfs and defeat those guys. So, it is That's why I'm the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world, because I fight in my natural weight category,” he concluded.
“I don’t cut weight, I don’t suffer. I make other people suffer. Edwards will suffer. I'm a real fighter. I fight in my natural category, because I know I'm the best fighter in the world, I don't have an advantage with my weight like Makhachev, who has to cut all that weight to have an advantage over dwarfs and defeat the guys. É That's why I'm the number one pound-for-pound fighter, because I fight in my natural category,” declared the fighter.
SPEAK UP, LEON EDWARDS!
"I ignore him. It's a different way of making fun of where I come from and where I grew up. He looks like one of those goofy Americans, like Stifler from American Pie. He's like this guy, a guy who just talks shit." *. Whatever."
"Even if we didn't fight, I wouldn't be friends with Colby. We're two different guys, two different men. We have different morals. That's it. I'll go there, because that makes it easy for me to train and makes it easy for me to go there and blow a hole in his face and that's it."
"He created a character, a persona so that he wouldn't get fired from the UFC. It's easy to tolerate a guy like that because you laugh at him. He's a weirdo. You know very well what he's going to say, how he's going to dress. He's funny, he's a clown. We just have fun."< br>
SCHEDULES!
Preliminary card - 8:30 pm
Main card - 00h.
MAIN CARD!
Leon Edwards x Colby Covington
Alexandre Pantoja x Brandon Royval
Shavkat Rakhmonov x Stephen Thompson
Tony Ferguson x Paddy Pimblett
Josh Emmett x Bryce Mitchell
PRELIMINARY CARD!
Alonzo Menifield x Dustin Jacoby
Irene Aldana x Karol Rosa
Cody Garbrandt x Brian Kelleher
Casey O'Neill x Ariane Lipski
Tagir Ulanbekov x Cody Durden
Andre Fili x Lucas Almeida
Martin Buday x Shamil Gaziev
The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena
The Leon Edwards x Colby Covington game will be played at T-Mobile Arena, with a capacity at 20.000 people.
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