UFC 296 Results: Leon Edwards and Alexandre Pantoja retain titles
LockerRoom Team
31 Dec 2023
UFC 296 concluded 2023 spectacularly! The consecutive title bouts extended to the full five rounds, applauding the victorious champions, Leon Edwards and Alexandre Pantoja.
The live broadcast of UFC 296: EDWARDS vs. COVINGTON captivated Asia on Sunday, December 17, originating from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Welterweight champion Leon Edwards remained unfazed by the verbal jabs from former interim titleholder #3 Colby Covington, securing victory in a grueling five-round title showdown.
In the flyweight division, Alexandre Pantoja, the reigning champion, faced off against No. 4 Brandon Royval in a riveting rematch with the championship on the line. Pantoja showcased dominant grappling in the initial three rounds, while Royval staged a remarkable comeback in the championship rounds with his striking combinations. Despite Royval's efforts, the champion prevailed, securing a unanimous decision in his inaugural title defense.
UFC 296 Results
AWARDS
Fight Of The Night: Irene Aldana vs Karol Rosa
Performance Of The Night: Josh Emmett
Performance Of The Night: Ariane Lipski
Performance Of The Night: Shamil Gaziev
OFFICIAL RESULTS
UFC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
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