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Leon Edwards makes a fool out of Colby Covington at UFC 296

Steve Marcus

Edwards Retains Title At UFC 296

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, left, celebrates after being declared the winner by unanimous decision over Colby Covington, right, during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Las Vegas.

So much talk, such minimal follow through.

All the threats, insults and ridicule UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington threw in the direction of champion Leon Edwards turned out to be in vain. The British striker Edwards outclassed and at least early on, embarrassed, the American wrestler Covington Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in the main event of UFC 296.