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UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington
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- 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 |
Responses Page 35
12.16.2023 | 8:17 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 6180th
* Edited at 12.16.2023, 8:18 AM ET *
12.16.2023 | 8:20 AM ET
Predictions: 0 of 0 Winners, 0 Perfect, 0 Points | Tied for 6180th
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- MMAFan08
12.16.2023 | 8:33 AM ET
Picks
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 2389th
Lucas Almeida SUB RD 2
Tagir Ulanbekov SUB RD 1
Casey O’Neill DEC
Cody Garbrandt DEC
Karol Rosa DEC
Alonzo Menifield SUB RD 2
Bryce Mitchell DEC
Paddy Pimblett DEC
Shavkat Rakhmonov SUB RD 3
Alexandre Pantoja DEC
Leon Edwards DEC
12.16.2023 | 8:45 AM ET
"WMMA = 50/50 no matter the odds"
12.16.2023 | 8:49 AM ET
"WMMA = 50/50 no matter the odds"
12.16.2023 | 9:01 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 1687th
Leon Edwards, TKO, R3
Leon has good wrestling, takedown Kamaru Usman in his prime and dominate him almost all the first round. I think Colby won't try to shoot a lot, he will use his wrestling mostly to clinch. Leon with a striking on point could K.O cold with a kick or knee.
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Alexandre Pantoja, SUB, R1
Alexandre as a contender is aggressive, doesn't let his opponent breathe. I hope that Champ Alexandre do the same.
12.16.2023 | 9:03 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 3423rd
Colby Covington, DEC
Usman isn't like colby who can chain wrestle for 5 rounds without getting tired. Covington is similar to Merab who can spam takedown cos of his elite cardio. Colby always comes forward which I believe will tire Leon and difficult for him to set up his strikes. Leon's strike is very low whereas Colby's output is just too high. Colby via chain wrestling and just outworking Leon for straight 25 minutes.
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Alexandre Pantoja, SUB, R2
I feel like Pantoja's level is way above Royal. He is just a better fighter everywhere compared to rawdog. Also, royval looked terrible on the scales. Early victory for Pantoja.
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, TKO, R2
If wonderboy can survive on the mat against Burns, I think he can survive Shavkat unless it's a club and sub victory for Shavkat. I can totally see Shavkat taking his time to figure out the puzzle of Wonderboy's movement and adjusting to it in the 2nd, clip him and finish it with precise ground and pound like he did against Harris. This a classic upcoming hungry fighter vs Veteran fighter.
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, DEC
Really rooting for Ferguson but I gotta pick with my brain... Paddy is the pick but in no universe will i be a fan of an overrated fighter. What scares me most is that Tony lost to Green via submission who is basically a boxer.. Such a bad look.
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Josh Emmett, TKO, R2
Emmett is short and stocky which gives him the advantage for takedown defense against Mitchell who has sub par wrestling to get it down to the mat. Also the short replacement favours Emmett. Mitchell's stand up is poor. Emmett via 2nd round KO
Fili vs. Almeida
Andre Fili, DEC
Trusting the UFC vet to do the job.
Gaziev vs. Buday
Martin Buday, TKO, R2
Buday will weather the early storm... Gaziev has no cardio. Buday by TKO over a gassed out Gaziev in the 2nd round.
12.16.2023 | 9:15 AM ET
Closing year with a golden key!
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 1263rd
Pantoja Tko 2
Rakhmonov Ko 2
Pimblet Sub 1 sad
Emmet Dec
Jacoby Ko 3
Aldana Dec
Garbrant Dec
Casey Oneil Sub 3
Tagir Sub 2
Almeida Ko 3
Buday Tko 2
"Brazilian amateur fighter 0-0"
12.16.2023 | 9:29 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 541st
Irene Aldana, DEC
Cartel money
12.16.2023 | 9:32 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 1002nd
Leon Edwards, TKO, R3
Another one, please! Head kick incoming.
Pantoja vs. Royval II
Alexandre Pantoja, SUB, R2
Raw Dawg is a wild man and a fun watch but sometimes too wild for his own good. Pantoja will capitalize on that since he's so solid both in the striking and on the ground.
Rakhmonov vs. Thompson
Shavkat Rakhmonov, TKO, R2
Choo Choo! Rakhmonov train keeps going
Ferguson vs. Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett, SUB, R2
I wanna believe in Tony and this should be as good of a chance as he can get at this point but Paddy has a good ground game and a nice RNC so I guess he can get it since Ferguson is out here getting subbed by Bobby Green.
Emmett vs. Mitchell
Bryce Mitchell, SUB, R1
I guess Thug Nasty is gonna do his thing here but sure Emmett only is one punch away with his crazy power.
Menifield vs. Jacoby
Dustin Jacoby, TKO, R2
Menifield got scary power but Jacoby should be too slick here and finish it. R2 KO when he has danced around and found his distance had enough time to set up a nice highlight KO.
Aldana vs. Rosa
Irene Aldana, TKO, R2
Aladanas striking is on another level here. Just hoping she can keep it standing on here feet and not end up on her back to much. But then we got the plan B with the deadly liver up kick!
Garbrandt vs. Kelleher
Cody Garbrandt, TKO, R1
I mean I wanna see No Love show of that fast footwork and them hands but Im not gonna cry if Kelleher wips out that left hook and catches Cody or even snatches up a guilly or something.
O'Neill vs. Lipski
Casey O'Neill, TKO, R2
King beats the queen here. Just another level and especially on the ground. O'Neill with R2 GnP finish.
Ulanbekov vs. Durden
Tagir Ulanbekov, SUB, R2
Durden has shown he can be a tough competitior and he can wrestle but gotta go with the mountain boys here.
Fili vs. Almeida
Andre Fili, DEC
Going with Fili here. Standing it could be quite even and a nice striking affair for the fans but he should be able to mix in his Alpha Male wrestling to get the advantage.
Gaziev vs. Buday
Shamil Gaziev, TKO, R1
Big ol boys swangin and bangin. Give me the dog Gaziev here.
12.16.2023 | 9:40 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 445 Points | Tied for 3634th
12.16.2023 | 10:37 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 2318th
"Why be a sheep when u can be a wolf"
12.16.2023 | 10:45 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 2223rd
"Grammar. The difference between knowing your **** and knowing you're ****."
12.16.2023 | 11:09 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 2223rd
12.16.2023 | 11:18 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 625 Points | Tied for 489th
"Diaz 1,2 & 5"
12.16.2023 | 11:28 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 565 Points | Tied for 1263rd
"I've lost 7000€ on Jared Cannonier."
12.16.2023 | 11:30 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 1509th
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
12.16.2023 | 11:32 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 430 Points | Tied for 3879th
12.16.2023 | 12:30 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 495 Points | Tied for 2636th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
12.16.2023 | 12:58 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 6013th
"Come over here and sit on my knee and finish your orange juice."