Leon Edwards was never a fan of Colby Covington getting the next shot at his title, and he wants to deliver a statement at UFC 296 to put Covington's contendership to rest once and for all.
The undisputed welterweight title is on the line in Las Vegas, as two fighters with very different skillsets get set to go head to head in the main event of UFC 296.
Leon Edwards and Paddy Pimblett bring the UK to the PI. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson teaches his craft. Champ Alexandre Pantoja trains in Florida; Brandon Royval hits the ice. Colby Covington shows off his digs.
The main event of the UFC's final pay-per-view event of 2023 has been confirmed, with the undisputed welterweight title on the line in Las Vegas.
Leon Edwards took the rubber match to claim victory on the night at UFC 286, victory in their fighting trilogy, and cement his position as the undisputed UFC welterweight champion.
Colby Covington has been named the next man in line for a shot at the UFC welterweight title, and the always-outspoken American was typically bullish on his chances of defeating Leon Edwards after watching him from cageside at UFC 286.
UFC president Dana White doesn't usually book fights after events, but he did, twice, on Saturday night at UFC 286.
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards raised the roof at The O2 Arena as he defeated Kamaru Usman for the second time in a row to retain his title on home soil in London, England.
The official weigh-ins for UFC 286 were all wrapped up in quick time as all 30 fighters, plus one special addition, all hit the scale and registered their final pre-fight weights in just 43 minutes ahead of fight night in London.
Leon Edwards was in light-hearted mood ahead of his UFC 286 main event clash with Kamaru Usman, and promised to help the former UFC welterweight champion edge closer to retirement by handing him his second straight defeat.