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The concluding UFC event of 2023 is set for Saturday night, featuring two headline title fights at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 296. Welterweight champion Leon Edwards defends his title against Colby Covington, a two-time former title challenger. Meanwhile, Alexandre Pantoja aims to defend his flyweight title in a rematch against Brandon Royval.
Critics argue that Covington's third shot at the world championship is based more on name value and marketability than recent performance, noting that his last victory over a current UFC roster member was more than five years ago against Rafael dos Anjos. Nevertheless, Covington poses a legitimate threat to Edwards, who secured the title with a dramatic knockout over Kamaru Usman before decisively winning their rematch.
ALso On the main card, rising stars Paddy Pimblett face experienced veterans Tony Ferguson, respectively. Ferguson, aiming to end a six-fight losing streak, squares off against the outspoken Pimblett in a lightweight battle, adding further intrigue to the event.
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Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington & Tony Ferguson vs Paddy Pimblett August Betting Odds
| Fighter | Best Odds | Worst Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Edwards | 2/3 | 8/13 |
| Colby Covington | 7/5 | 13/10 |
Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson Betting Odds
| Fighter | Best Odds | Worst Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Paddy Pimblett | 4/11 | 1/3 |
| Tony Ferguson | 5/2 | 9/4 |
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Where can I watch UFC 296 in the UK?
For UK enthusiasts, the Early Preliminary Card and Preliminary Card are accessible on UFC Fight Pass, priced at £6.99 monthly or £71.99 annually.
UFC 296 Undercard
Main Card:
- Leon Edwards v Colby Covington
- Alexandre Pantoja v Brandon Royval
- Shavkat Rakhmonov v Stephen Thompson
- Tony Ferguson v Paddy Pimblett
- Vicente Luque v Ian Machado Garry
Preliminary Card
- Josh Emmett v Bryce Mitchell
- Irene Aldana v Karol Rosa
- Cody Garbrandt v Brian Kelleher
- Casey O’Neill v Ariane Lipski
Early Preliminary Card
- Alonzo Menifield v Dustin Jacoby
- Tagir Ulanbekov v Cody Durden
- Andre Fili v Lucas Almeida
- Martin Buday v Shamil Gaziev
- Randy Brown v Muslim Salikhov
UFC 296 Predictions: Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington
On Saturday Leon Edwards is poised to proudly represent his country. Colby Covington, on the other hand, is embarking on his third opportunity to claim gold, a rarity in the current MMA scene. Despite Covington's superior wrestling skills, Edwards stands out as the more versatile fighter, boasting a stronger overall resume, particularly with consecutive wins over Kamaru Usman. Should Covington struggle to bring Edwards to the mat, it could prove to be a challenging evening for the self-proclaimed "King of Miami."
Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson Prediction
There's been considerable attention on Tony Ferguson's training alongside retired U.S. Navy SEAL David Goggins. While "El Cucuy" appears to be in great physical shape, it seems unlikely that this was the solution needed to reignite his career. Ferguson's decline has been evident, and I don't anticipate it changing against Paddy, who I believe will be highly active and too formidable for the aging Ferguson. If "El Cucuy" experiences another defeat, it may be time for him to seriously contemplate retirement. We are backing Liverpudlian to get the job done on Stateside @ 4/11 with various bookmakers.
UFC 296 Tip
Our tip for the UFC 296 is: Leon Edwards by KO/TKO or on Points & Paddy Pimblett by Decision Or Technical Decision @ 4/1 with BoylesSports.
