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UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington
The poster for UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateDecember 16, 2023 (2023-12-16)
VenueT-Mobile Arena
CityParadise, Nevada, United States
Attendance19,039[1]
Total gate$9,300,000[1]
Event chronology
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2

UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on December 16, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.[2]

Background

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A UFC Welterweight Championship bout between current champion Leon Edwards and former interim champion Colby Covington headlined the event.[3] Belal Muhammad served as backup and potential replacement for this fight.[4]

A UFC Flyweight Championship bout between current champion Alexandre Pantoja and former LFA Flyweight Champion Brandon Royval took place at the event.[3] The pair previously met at UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum in August 2021 which Pantoja won by second-round submission.[5] Former two-time champion Brandon Moreno served as backup and potential replacement for this fight.[6]

A featherweight bout between former interim UFC Featherweight Championship challenger Josh Emmett and Giga Chikadze was expected to take place at this event.[7] However, Chikadze withdrew due to a torn groin and was replaced by Bryce Mitchell.[8][9]

A welterweight bout between Ian Machado Garry and Vicente Luque was expected to take place at the event.[10] However, the bout was scrapped after Garry withdrew due to contracting pneumonia the week of the event.[11]

A welterweight bout between Randy Brown and Muslim Salikhov was expected to take place at the event but was scrapped after Brown withdrew due to illness.[12]

Strickland-du Plessis brawl

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UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland and challenger Dricus du Plessis were in attendance at the event, seated within two rows of each-other by Dana White's arrangement.[13] While exchanging words, Strickland gestured for audience members to move and attacked du Plessis. The brawl was quickly broken up and Strickland was escorted out of the event.[14][15] Despite the altercation, du Plessis pressed no charges.[16]

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Leon Edwards (c) def. Colby Covington Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) 5 5:00 [a]
Flyweight Alexandre Pantoja (c) def. Brandon Royval Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 49–46) 5 5:00 [b]
Welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Stephen Thompson Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 4:56
Lightweight Paddy Pimblett def. Tony Ferguson Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Josh Emmett def. Bryce Mitchell KO (punch) 1 1:57
Preliminary card (ESPN2 / ESPN+)
Light Heavyweight Alonzo Menifield def. Dustin Jacoby Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Women's Bantamweight Irene Aldana def. Karol Rosa Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Cody Garbrandt def. Brian Kelleher KO (punch) 1 3:42
Women's Flyweight Ariane Lipski def. Casey O'Neill Submission (armbar) 2 1:18
Early preliminary card (ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass)
Flyweight Tagir Ulanbekov def. Cody Durden Submission (face crank) 2 4:25
Featherweight Andre Fili def. Lucas Almeida TKO (punches) 1 3:32
Heavyweight Shamil Gaziev def. Martin Buday TKO (punches) 2 0:56
  1. ^ For the UFC Welterweight Championship.
  2. ^ For the UFC Flyweight Championship.

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Bonus awards

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The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[18]

  • Fight of the Night: Irene Aldana vs. Karol Rosa
  • Performance of the Night: Josh Emmett, Ariane Lipski, and Shamil Gaziev

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References

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UFC 296

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UFC 296 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that took place on December 16, 2023, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving as the organization's final pay-per-view event of the year. The card was headlined by a UFC Welterweight Championship bout between defending champion Leon Edwards and top contender Colby Covington, with Edwards securing a unanimous decision victory after five rounds to retain his title. The co-main event featured a UFC Flyweight Championship clash between champion Alexandre Pantoja and challenger Brandon Royval, where Pantoja defended his belt via unanimous decision in another five-round war. The main card also included several high-profile matchups that showcased rising stars and veteran fighters. In a bout, undefeated prospect submitted Stephen Thompson via rear-naked choke in the second round, extending his perfect record. contender dominated former interim champion with a , marking a significant win in Pimblett's UFC tenure. The featherweight opener on the main card saw knock out in the first round with punches, earning him the Performance of the Night bonus. UFC 296 drew significant attention as a stacked pay-per-view lineup closing out 2023, with both title fights delivering competitive action and contributing to the event's status as one of the promotion's marquee offerings that year. The outcomes reinforced the divisions' hierarchies, with Edwards solidifying his reign and Pantoja continuing his dominant run in the flyweight division.

Background

Event Announcement

UFC 296 was officially positioned as the final numbered event of 2023, scheduled for December 16, 2023, at in . The (UFC) highlighted the event in mid-2023 announcements as the capstone to a busy year that included 12 numbered events, following on November 11, 2023. , a 20,000-seat venue that has served as the primary Las Vegas host for major UFC cards since 2016, was selected for its state-of-the-art facilities and history of hosting high-profile fights. On September 20, 2023, UFC CEO revealed the initial headliner during a : a title bout between champion and challenger . The co-main event was simultaneously announced as a flyweight title defense by champion against . These matchups were promoted as key attractions to close out the year, emphasizing title implications and drawing significant early buzz. Tickets for UFC 296 went on sale to the general public on , 2023, at 10 a.m. PT through AXS, with pricing structured in tiers starting at approximately $210 for upper-level seats and reaching up to $13,796 for premium ringside options. Sales were limited to eight tickets per household to manage demand for the high-capacity arena, reflecting the event's anticipated popularity as the year's concluding major card.

Main Event Buildup

captured the UFC welterweight title on August 20, 2022, at in , , where he delivered a stunning fifth-round head kick knockout against longtime champion with just under five minutes remaining, reversing the momentum after trailing on the scorecards. successfully defended the belt for the first time at on March 18, 2023, in , edging out Usman via in a closely contested trilogy bout. Colby Covington, a former interim champion, entered UFC 296 seeking his third crack at undisputed gold following two prior title losses to Usman: a defeat at on December 14, 2019, and another at on November 6, 2021. During his interim reign from June 2018 to December 2019, Covington defended the title twice, defeating via at on June 9, 2018, and outpointing in a at . His path to UFC 296 gained traction after on May 6, 2023, when he publicly called out Edwards in post-event commentary, positioning himself as the next contender amid his 2-2 record since late 2019, including wins over and . UFC CEO confirmed the booking on September 20, 2023, citing Covington's persistent pursuit and Edwards' need for a high-profile defense following the disrupted schedule. The promotional buildup intensified with Covington's provocative , which included politically charged aligning himself as "America's " and personal jabs targeting Edwards' Jamaican heritage, such as claiming Edwards' late father—a victim of gang violence when Edwards was 13—was "probably in hell." Edwards responded by emphasizing his technical striking edge and dismissing Covington as an unworthy, inactive challenger who had fought only once in the prior two years, focusing on a measured, professional demeanor rather than engaging in the provocations. Tensions peaked at the UFC 296 on December 14, 2023, where Edwards lunged at Covington after the inflammatory remarks, requiring separation, and carried over to the ceremonial weigh-ins on December 15, 2023, at the in , where Edwards was restrained by security during their heated face-off following both making weight at 170 pounds. Pre-fight betting odds listed Edwards as a moderate favorite at -162, with Covington at +136, reflecting Edwards' recent title defenses and striking precision against Covington's wrestling pressure and cardio. Expert predictions largely favored Edwards, with outlets like and staff unanimously picking him to retain the title via decision, citing his superior stand-up game and ability to neutralize Covington's , though some acknowledged Covington's volume striking as a potential path to an upset.

Co-Main Event Buildup

The co-main event of UFC 296 featured a flyweight title rematch between champion and challenger , stemming from their chaotic first encounter on August 21, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum, where Pantoja secured a second-round submission victory via rear-naked choke at 1:46, despite Royval briefly threatening with a earlier in the bout. That fight, marked by intense grappling exchanges and Royval suffering a broken orbital , highlighted both fighters' elite submission skills but ended Pantoja's way, propelling him toward contention while Royval rebounded with three consecutive victories. Pantoja captured the vacant flyweight title on July 8, 2023, at by defeating two-time champion via split decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46), in a grueling five-round that showcased his relentless pressure and ground control, marking his third win over Moreno across their . Meanwhile, Royval solidified his status as the top contender with key wins in 2022 and 2023, including a first-round of on April 15, 2023, at UFC on 44—earning Performance of the Night honors—and a over on December 3, 2022, at UFC on 42, demonstrating improved striking and durability after his injury-plagued loss to Pantoja. The rematch was officially announced on September 20, 2023, positioning it as the co-main event for UFC 296 on December 16, 2023, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Pantoja aiming to make his first title defense against a familiar foe seeking redemption and his inaugural championship opportunity. Promotional narratives emphasized the stylistic clash of two submission specialists—Royval's explosive, opportunistic grappling from disadvantaged positions versus Pantoja's dominant top game and finishing instincts—while noting both fighters' histories of injuries, including Royval's orbital fracture from their first bout and Pantoja's past knee issues that had sidelined him earlier in his career. The stakes were high, as a win for Royval would avenge his only submission loss and claim the belt, while Pantoja sought to affirm his reign in what was billed as a potential Fight of the Night due to their proven chemistry.

Pre-Fight Incidents

During fight week for UFC 296, tensions escalated at the media day press conference on December 14, 2023, when welterweight title challenger Colby Covington made a provocative remark about champion Leon Edwards' late father, who was murdered in 2012. Covington quipped, "We'll say what's up to your dad while we're there," implying Edwards' father was in hell, prompting Edwards to hurl a water bottle at him and lunge forward in an attempt to confront him physically. Security and UFC officials quickly intervened to separate the fighters, preventing further escalation, though the incident drew widespread condemnation from fellow MMA fighters for crossing personal boundaries. UFC CEO Dana White later criticized the comment as going too far, stating it was "unnecessary" and not aligned with acceptable trash talk. The event also faced last-minute disruptions due to fighter illnesses and injuries. On December 14, 2023, undefeated Ian Machado Garry was forced to withdraw from his bout against after being diagnosed with , resulting in the cancellation of what was expected to be a pivotal main card matchup. Garry, who had been riding a 13-0 record, expressed frustration in a statement, noting the illness "annoys me more than anyone" and sidelined his momentum in the division. Earlier in the year, contender pulled out of his scheduled fight with due to a leg injury sustained in training, further altering the card and contributing to logistical challenges for the promotion. Colby Covington amplified the event's hype through his outspoken political endorsements, prominently featuring his support for former President during promotional activities. At UFC 296 media day, Covington arrived wearing a custom suit emblazoned with Trump's face and later donned a chain featuring a Trump , declaring his intention to dedicate a potential win to the . He repeatedly referenced Trump in interviews, stating, "I'm going to put the belt around his waist," positioning the fight as a platform for his conservative views and drawing both fan support and backlash for intertwining politics with MMA. This approach, consistent with Covington's history of inflammatory rhetoric, heightened media attention but also sparked debates within the UFC community about the appropriateness of such endorsements. Adding to the charged atmosphere, champion and challenger engaged in a heated verbal altercation during UFC 296 fight week, where du Plessis referenced Strickland's admitted childhood experiences with abuse to provoke him. The exchange, which occurred amid preparations for their upcoming title fight, underscored ongoing personal animosities in the division and indirectly influenced promotion due to overlapping fighter circles and shared training environments in . Former champion publicly decried such tactics, emphasizing that "certain lines that we just don't cross" in , reflecting broader concerns over escalating personal attacks in UFC buildups. These incidents, set against the backdrop of UFC's 2023 challenges including fighter contract disputes and event logistics, intensified the promotional narrative for UFC 296 as a high-stakes, controversy-laden .

Results

Main Card

The main card of UFC 296 featured five bouts, beginning with a clash between and . Emmett defeated Mitchell by (punches) at 1:57 of the first round at in . Emmett rocked Mitchell with a left hook early before finishing with ground strikes, earning the Performance of the Night bonus. In the next bout, undefeated Shavkat submitted Stephen Thompson via rear-naked choke at 4:56 of the second round. Rakhmonov pressured Thompson with takedowns and ground control, surviving early striking exchanges before securing the finish to remain undefeated. He landed 28 of 43 significant strikes (65%) and achieved 3 of 6 takedowns with 4:12 control time. The flyweight title co-main event saw champion defend his belt against , winning by (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) over five rounds. Pantoja outgrappled Royval with 8 of 14 successful takedowns and 15:51 of control time, using his to neutralize Royval's striking advantage in rounds 1 and 3, where Royval landed more volume but was taken down repeatedly. Although Royval connected on 111 significant strikes to Pantoja's 95, the champion's ground dominance, including top position and submission threats in rounds 4 and 5, secured the lopsided scores despite Pantoja appearing fatigued midway through. Lightweight prospect Paddy Pimblett dominated former interim title challenger Tony Ferguson, earning a unanimous decision victory (30-27 x3) through superior grappling and striking output. Pimblett landed 106 significant strikes to Ferguson's 62, achieving a 64% accuracy rate while securing a knockdown in the second round with a counter right hand that dropped Ferguson briefly. He also controlled 8:53 on the ground with 1 of 4 takedown attempts, smothering Ferguson with ground-and-pound and positional advances across all three rounds, marking Ferguson's eighth consecutive defeat. In the main event, champion retained his title with a over (49-46 x3), relying on precise striking and takedown defense to frustrate the challenger's wrestling-heavy approach. Edwards landed 57 significant strikes at 53% accuracy compared to Covington's 44 at 35%, using crisp combinations and check hooks to counter Covington's pressure while defending 8 of 10 takedown attempts. Covington achieved 5:04 of control time with 2 successful s, primarily in rounds 4 and 5, but Edwards reversed multiple positions and maintained distance with footwork, outpointing Covington in striking volume and effective aggression throughout the 25-minute affair. The event drew an announced attendance of 19,039 fans, generating a live gate of $9,300,000.

Preliminary Card

The preliminary card for UFC 296 aired on and beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET from in , , featuring four bouts across multiple weight classes with a mix of finishes and decisions. The card opened with a women's flyweight matchup where Ariane Lipski defeated by submission via armbar at 1:18 of the second round. Lipski controlled the fight with superior striking, landing 42 significant strikes to O'Neill's 28 before transitioning to the submission after rocking her opponent early in the round. This victory marked Lipski's second consecutive win in the division, earning her Performance of the Night honors. In the bantamweight bout that followed, former UFC champion secured a victory over with a right hand at 3:42 of the first round. Garbrandt, returning from a series of setbacks, capitalized on a counter opportunity after absorbing initial pressure, dropping Kelleher and prompting the referee stoppage. The finish highlighted Garbrandt's explosive power, snapping a two-fight skid. The women's bantamweight co-headliner pitted Irene Aldana against Karol Rosa, resulting in a unanimous decision win for Aldana (29-28 on all three scorecards). The fight was a high-octane striking war, with the combatants combining for 349 significant strikes landed—the tenth-most in UFC history—featuring intense exchanges and visible damage to both fighters. Aldana's volume and pressure edged out Rosa's counters, earning the bout Fight of the Night recognition and a post-fight standing ovation from the crowd. Closing the prelims, outpointed via unanimous decision (29-28 x3) in a clash. Menifield dropped Jacoby once with a left hook in the first round and maintained control through threats, despite Jacoby outlanding him 93-68 in significant strikes with superior technical . The win propelled Menifield into the top 15.
FightWeight ClassResultMethod/TimeKey Stats
Ariane Lipski vs. Women's FlyweightLipski def. O'NeillSubmission (armbar), R2, 1:18Lipski: 42 sig. strikes landed; Performance of the Night
vs. Garbrandt def. KelleherKO (punch), R1, 3:42Garbrandt: 20 sig. strikes landed
vs. Women's Aldana def. RosaUnanimous Decision (29-28 x3)Combined 349 sig. strikes; Fight of the Night
vs. Menifield def. JacobyUnanimous Decision (29-28 x3)Menifield: 68 sig. strikes to Jacoby's 93; 1 knockdown

Early Preliminary Card

The early preliminary card of UFC 296, which aired on beginning at 6:00 p.m. ET on December 16, 2023, consisted of three bouts highlighting promising talents across weight classes, following the scratch of the scheduled matchup between Randy Brown and due to Brown's illness. The card opened with a clash between unbeaten prospect Shamil Gaziev and Martin Buday. Gaziev, a graduate making his promotional debut, pressured Buday aggressively from the outset, landing significant strikes within the first two minutes of Round 1 to bloody his opponent and disrupt his rhythm. In Round 2, Gaziev continued his dominance, overwhelming Buday with ground strikes that forced referee intervention at just 0:56, securing a TKO victory and extending his professional record to 12-0. This emphatic finish marked a strong UFC introduction for the Dagestani , showcasing his explosive power and forward pressure against a ranked opponent. Next, featherweight veteran faced unbeaten Brazilian newcomer Lucas Almeida in a test of experience versus raw potential. Fili controlled the pace early with sharp low kicks and precise punches, stuffing Almeida's takedown attempts while avoiding counters. With under 90 seconds remaining in Round 1, Fili landed a clean right hand that dropped Almeida to the canvas, prompting a flurry of follow-up strikes that led to the referee stoppage at 3:32 for a TKO win. The victory improved Fili's UFC record to 8-6 and snapped a two-fight skid, highlighting his striking accuracy against an aggressive debutant. The early prelims concluded with a flyweight bout between grappling specialist and . Ulanbekov set the tone in Round 1 by dropping Durden with a strike and transitioning to top control, where he advanced positions and threatened submissions to rack up control time. Durden survived but fatigued, allowing Ulanbekov to secure early in Round 2 and lock in a rear-naked choke at 4:25, forcing the tap. This submission win propelled Ulanbekov to 15-2 overall and 4-1 in the UFC, underscoring his elite wrestling pedigree as a member of the .

Aftermath

Bonus Awards

At UFC 296, held on December 16, 2023, the Ultimate Fighting Championship awarded post-fight bonuses to recognize outstanding performances, following its standard structure of Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night honors. The Fight of the Night bonus went to Irene Aldana and Karol Rosa, who each received $50,000 for their competitive three-round bantamweight bout that showcased back-and-forth action and resilience. Three fighters earned Performance of the Night bonuses, each worth $50,000, for dominant finishes: for his first-round knockout of with a right hand; Ariane da Silva for her first-round submission via rear-naked choke against ; and Shamil Gaziev for his first-round knockout of via punches. In total, $250,000 in bonuses were distributed across the five recipients. These awards are selected by UFC executives based on criteria such as fight excitement, technical skill, and decisive dominance, a process established since the program's inception in at UFC Fight Night 3. The current bonus format—Fight of the Night and multiple Performance of the Night awards at a fixed $50,000 per recipient—has been in place since February 2014, replacing the prior Knockout and Submission of the Night categories, with the amount standardized across all events starting in 2012.

Title and Rankings Impact

successfully defended his UFC championship against via at UFC 296, retaining his status as division titleholder and holding steady at No. 4 in the official UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. The victory extended Edwards' unbeaten streak to three fights, solidifying his position while opening discussions for potential future matchups against former champion in a trilogy bout or rising contender , who leapfrogged Covington to enter the top five at No. 3 following his submission win over Stephen Thompson on the card. Subsequently, Edwards lost the title to at UFC 304 in July 2024, ending his reign. In the flyweight division, retained his title with a unanimous decision over , further cementing his reign as champion after one successful defense. slipped to No. 3 in the rankings, while maintained his No. 2 spot as the top contender, positioning him for a potential third fight with Pantoja to settle their rivalry. Pantoja defended the flyweight title multiple times afterward, including against Steve Erceg at UFC 301 in May 2024 and Kai Asakura at UFC 310 in December 2024. Other notable ranking shifts included Shavkat Rakhmonov's entry at No. 3 in . In post-event comments, Edwards expressed interest in challenging for pound-for-pound supremacy by calling out champion , while Covington hinted at uncertainty in his future, fueling speculation about possible retirement amid his drop to No. 5 in . UFC 296 saw a significant increase in buys due to pre-fight drama, setting a record for the organization's year-end finale event in 2023. Medical suspensions were standard for the event, with fighters like the main card participants facing 30- to 45-day terms unless cleared earlier; notable injuries included Tony Ferguson's pre-existing torn MCL, which required surgery following his loss.

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