UFC Champion Leon Edwards to Defend Title Against Colby Covington at UFC 296

Edwards, undefeated in 12 fights, credits his success to the discipline of mixed martial arts, which he believes saved him from a life of crime.

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is set to defend his title against American Colby Covington at UFC 296 on December 16.
Edwards has an 11-fight win streak and is undefeated in 12 fights, making him one of the longest reigning champions in the UFC.
Edwards, originally from Jamaica, credits his success to the discipline of mixed martial arts, which he believes saved him from a life of crime.
Edwards' fighting style contrasts with Covington's, with the former being quietly confident and the latter being outwardly brash and engaging in trash talk.
Edwards' journey from a troubled childhood in Jamaica and Birmingham, UK, to becoming a UFC champion is a powerful story of resilience and transformation.