Initially opening as a pick ‘em fight ahead of their eventual title fight – now that Leon Edwards and challenger, Colby Covington have an official date for their long-awaited title showdown, it is the incumbent is closing as a clear betting favorite to successfully defend his crown at UFC 296 in December.
Edwards, the current undisputed welterweight champion under the banner of the organization, headlines the promotion’s final flagship event of the year in December, as part of a UFC 296 title doubleheader against former interim champion, Covington.
Taking main event honors, Leon Edwards and Colby Covington meet above a flyweight championship rematch between champion, Alexandre Pantoja, and challenger, Brandon Royval at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.