Leon Edwards Defends Welterweight Title, Overcomes Covington and Controversy at UFC 296

Edwards Dominates Covington in Emotional Fight Following Disrespectful Comments About His Late Father

Leon Edwards successfully defended his welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296, winning by unanimous decision.
Edwards' victory followed a heated pre-fight press conference where Covington made disrespectful comments about Edwards' late father.
Despite the emotional toll, Edwards managed to keep his composure and dominate the fight, outclassing Covington in both striking and grappling.
UFC President Dana White criticized Covington's comments and praised Edwards' performance, stating that Edwards 'outwrestled' Covington and 'destroyed' his right leg with kicks.
Edwards is now on a 13-fight unbeaten streak, the second-longest in division history.