UFC 296: Covington and Edwards Face Off in Pivotal Welterweight Championship

Covington Returns to the Octagon for Possibly His Last Title Shot, Edwards Defends His Reign

Colby Covington, the former UFC interim welterweight champion, is set to face undisputed welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 296 in Las Vegas.
Covington has not entered the Octagon since defeating Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision in March 2022.
Edwards has fought twice since Covington’s last cage appearance, winning both times against Kamaru Usman.
Edwards is a deadly striker who has the skill set to finish anywhere, while Covington's best bet is taking the fight to the ground, leveraging his All-American wrestling background.
This fight carries major implications for the future of the welterweight division, especially for Covington, as another loss might just be his final shot at gold.