UFC 296: Leon Edwards defends his champion title, while Paddy Pimblett defeats UFC legend Tony Ferguson.

The welterweight championship battle between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington and the lightweight duel between Paddy Pimblett and Tony Ferguson were two of the most exciting fights at UFC 296.

Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington:

Leon Edwards regained his UFC welterweight title on Saturday night by defeating American Colby Covington, while rising star Paddy Pimblett overcame octagon legend Tony Ferguson. Edwards, known for his sharp kicks and grappling skills, managed to dominate Covington throughout the fight. Despite the emotional buildup due to Covington’s comments about Edwards’ late father, Edwards maintained composure and focused on his strategy. His ability to grapple successfully against wrestler Covington was particularly impressive. With this win, Edwards extended his unbeaten record to 13 fights, a rare feat in the highly competitive welterweight class.

Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson:

The lightweight championship fight between Paddy Pimblett and Tony Ferguson highlighted Pimblett’s coming opportunity and Ferguson’s ongoing challenges. Pimblett, who returned to the cage after a year due to an ankle injury in his last fight,delivered the greatest performance of his career. Ferguson dominated the first two rounds until tiring and bringing the fight to the ground in the third, resulting in a 30-27 victory on the judge’s scores. Pimblett won unanimously, raising questions about Ferguson’s future in the UFC as this marked his seventh consecutive loss. Pimblett’s victory was a testament to his growing skill set and potential within the lightweight division.

Other Noteworthy Fights:

Other boxers delivered excellent performances at the tournament as well. Ariane Lipski defeated Casey O’Neill by submission, Cody Garbrandt defeated Brian Kelleher by knockout, and Irene Aldana defeated Karol Rosa by unanimous decision in a hard-fought fight. Alexandre Pantoja defended his flyweight championship via a majority decision against Brandon Royval, while Shavkat Rakhmonov submitted Stephen Thompson, who suffered his first career submission defeat.

UFC 296 was a thrilling show for rising stars and veteran fighters. The outcomes of this event are expected to have a big impact on the UFC’s rankings and future episodes.