UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington took place on December 16, 2023 in Paradise, USA, headlined by Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 12-fight card below.
Fight Results
12 of 12 fights completed — 5 Decision (Unanimous) · 3 Submission · 4 KO/TKO
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington | Leon Edwards | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 (5:00) |
| Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Royval | Alexandre Pantoja | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 (5:00) |
| Stephen Thompson vs Shavkat Rakhmonov | Shavkat Rakhmonov | Submission | R2 (4:56) |
| Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson | Paddy Pimblett | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Josh Emmett vs Bryce Mitchell | Josh Emmett | KO/TKO | R1 (1:57) |
| Alonzo Menifield vs Dustin Jacoby | Alonzo Menifield | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Irene Aldana vs Karol Rosa | Irene Aldana | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Cody Garbrandt vs Brian Kelleher | Cody Garbrandt | KO/TKO | R1 (3:42) |
| Casey O'Neill vs Ariane Da Silva | Ariane Da Silva | Submission | R2 (1:18) |
| Tagir Ulanbekov vs Cody Durden | Tagir Ulanbekov | Submission | R2 (4:25) |
| Andre Fili vs Lucas Almeida | Andre Fili | KO/TKO | R1 (3:32) |
| Martin Buday vs Shamil Gaziev | Shamil Gaziev | KO/TKO | R2 (0:56) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:40 AM UTC
Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington
Welterweight
Leon Edwards
59% · 1.69
VS
Colby Covington
41% · 2.44
Winner: Leon Edwards · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Leon Edwards: 01:27 · Colby Covington: 05:04
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Leon Edwards edged the striking 13-10 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Leon Edwards edged the striking 18-13 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Leon Edwards edged the striking 12-7 in significant strikes; Leon Edwards landed a takedown; Leon Edwards controlled for 00:18; Colby Covington controlled for 00:34.
Round 4: Colby Covington edged the striking 13-11 in significant strikes; Leon Edwards hunted a submission (1); Leon Edwards controlled for 00:11; Colby Covington controlled for 01:27.
Round 5: Leon Edwards edged the striking 3-1 in significant strikes; Leon Edwards landed a takedown; Leon Edwards hunted a submission (1); Leon Edwards controlled for 00:58; Colby Covington controlled for 03:03.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Leon Edwards winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Title Fight · 5-round bout · 4:45 AM UTC
Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Royval
Flyweight
Alexandre Pantoja
64% · 1.56
VS
Brandon Royval
36% · 2.78
Winner: Alexandre Pantoja · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alexandre Pantoja: 15:51 · Brandon Royval: 00:47
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alexandre Pantoja edged the striking 27-13 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed a takedown; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 02:50; Brandon Royval controlled for 00:01.
Round 2: Brandon Royval edged the striking 12-10 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed 2 takedowns; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 03:44.
Round 3: Brandon Royval edged the striking 24-17 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed 2 takedowns; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 02:13; Brandon Royval controlled for 00:06.
Round 4: Brandon Royval edged the striking 7-0 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed a takedown; Alexandre Pantoja hunted a submission (1); Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 04:21; Brandon Royval controlled for 00:31.
Round 5: Brandon Royval edged the striking 55-41 in significant strikes; Alexandre Pantoja landed 2 takedowns; Alexandre Pantoja controlled for 02:43; Brandon Royval controlled for 00:09.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Alexandre Pantoja winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 4:15 AM UTC
Stephen Thompson vs Shavkat Rakhmonov
Welterweight
Stephen Thompson
17.5% · 5.71
VS
Shavkat Rakhmonov
82.5% · 1.21
Winner: Shavkat Rakhmonov · Submission · Round 2 (4:56)
Fight Statistics
Control — Stephen Thompson: 0:00 · Shavkat Rakhmonov: 07:45
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Shavkat Rakhmonov edged the striking 12-10 in significant strikes; Shavkat Rakhmonov controlled for 03:25.
Round 2: Shavkat Rakhmonov edged the striking 16-6 in significant strikes; Shavkat Rakhmonov landed a takedown; Shavkat Rakhmonov hunted a submission (2); Shavkat Rakhmonov controlled for 04:20.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:56 with Shavkat Rakhmonov winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 3:35 AM UTC
Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson
Lightweight
Paddy Pimblett
72.2% · 1.39
VS
Tony Ferguson
27.8% · 3.60
Winner: Paddy Pimblett · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Paddy Pimblett: 08:53 · Tony Ferguson: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Paddy Pimblett edged the striking 70-29 in significant strikes; Paddy Pimblett scored a knockdown; Paddy Pimblett controlled for 00:55.
Round 2: Paddy Pimblett edged the striking 19-11 in significant strikes; Paddy Pimblett controlled for 04:20.
Round 3: Tony Ferguson edged the striking 22-17 in significant strikes; Paddy Pimblett landed a takedown; Paddy Pimblett controlled for 03:38.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Paddy Pimblett winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 3:15 AM UTC
Josh Emmett vs Bryce Mitchell
Featherweight
Josh Emmett
32.3% · 3.10
VS
Bryce Mitchell
67.7% · 1.48
Winner: Josh Emmett · KO/TKO · Round 1 (1:57)
Fight Statistics
Control — Josh Emmett: 0:00 · Bryce Mitchell: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Josh Emmett edged the striking 2-0 in significant strikes; Josh Emmett scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:57 with Josh Emmett winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 2:35 AM UTC
Alonzo Menifield vs Dustin Jacoby
Light Heavyweight
Alonzo Menifield
30.3% · 3.30
VS
Dustin Jacoby
69.7% · 1.43
Winner: Alonzo Menifield · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Alonzo Menifield: 02:03 · Dustin Jacoby: 02:08
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Dustin Jacoby edged the striking 28-14 in significant strikes; Alonzo Menifield controlled for 00:27; Dustin Jacoby controlled for 01:17.
Round 2: Dustin Jacoby edged the striking 31-27 in significant strikes; Alonzo Menifield controlled for 00:01.
Round 3: Dustin Jacoby edged the striking 34-27 in significant strikes; Alonzo Menifield landed a takedown; Alonzo Menifield scored a knockdown; Alonzo Menifield controlled for 01:35; Dustin Jacoby controlled for 00:51.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Alonzo Menifield winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:00 AM UTC
Irene Aldana vs Karol Rosa
Bantamweight
Irene Aldana
62.6% · 1.60
VS
Karol Rosa
37.4% · 2.67
Winner: Irene Aldana · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Irene Aldana: 0:00 · Karol Rosa: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Karol Rosa edged the striking 45-30 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Karol Rosa edged the striking 67-54 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Karol Rosa edged the striking 92-61 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Irene Aldana winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:35 AM UTC
Cody Garbrandt vs Brian Kelleher
Bantamweight
Cody Garbrandt
62.4% · 1.60
VS
Brian Kelleher
37.6% · 2.66
Winner: Cody Garbrandt · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:42)
Fight Statistics
Control — Cody Garbrandt: 00:19 · Brian Kelleher: 00:36
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Cody Garbrandt edged the striking 20-17 in significant strikes; Cody Garbrandt scored a knockdown; Cody Garbrandt controlled for 00:19; Brian Kelleher controlled for 00:36.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:42 with Cody Garbrandt winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 1:10 AM UTC
Casey O'Neill vs Ariane Da Silva
Flyweight
Casey O'Neill
62.3% · 1.61
VS
Ariane Da Silva
37.7% · 2.65
Winner: Ariane Da Silva · Submission · Round 2 (1:18)
Fight Statistics
Control — Casey O'Neill: 00:20 · Ariane Da Silva: 00:58
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ariane Da Silva edged the striking 39-28 in significant strikes; Ariane Da Silva landed a takedown; Casey O'Neill controlled for 00:20; Ariane Da Silva controlled for 00:05.
Round 2: Ariane Da Silva edged the striking 25-3 in significant strikes; Ariane Da Silva hunted a submission (1); Ariane Da Silva controlled for 00:53.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:18 with Ariane Da Silva winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 12:35 AM UTC
Tagir Ulanbekov vs Cody Durden
Flyweight
Tagir Ulanbekov
60.8% · 1.64
VS
Cody Durden
39.2% · 2.55
Winner: Tagir Ulanbekov · Submission · Round 2 (4:25)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tagir Ulanbekov: 06:03 · Cody Durden: 00:36
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Cody Durden edged the striking 23-18 in significant strikes; Tagir Ulanbekov landed a takedown; Tagir Ulanbekov scored a knockdown; Tagir Ulanbekov hunted a submission (2); Tagir Ulanbekov controlled for 02:11; Cody Durden controlled for 00:29.
Round 2: Cody Durden edged the striking 9-6 in significant strikes; Tagir Ulanbekov landed a takedown; Tagir Ulanbekov hunted a submission (3); Tagir Ulanbekov controlled for 03:52; Cody Durden controlled for 00:07.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:25 with Tagir Ulanbekov winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 12:00 AM UTC
Andre Fili vs Lucas Almeida
Featherweight
Andre Fili
60% · 1.67
VS
Lucas Almeida
40% · 2.50
Winner: Andre Fili · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:32)
Fight Statistics
Control — Andre Fili: 00:15 · Lucas Almeida: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Andre Fili edged the striking 20-10 in significant strikes; Andre Fili scored a knockdown; Andre Fili controlled for 00:15.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:32 with Andre Fili winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:40 PM UTC
Martin Buday vs Shamil Gaziev
Heavyweight
Martin Buday
52.8% · 1.89
VS
Shamil Gaziev
47.2% · 2.12
Winner: Shamil Gaziev · KO/TKO · Round 2 (0:56)
Fight Statistics
Control — Martin Buday: 00:20 · Shamil Gaziev: 02:18
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Shamil Gaziev edged the striking 36-7 in significant strikes; Martin Buday controlled for 00:20; Shamil Gaziev controlled for 02:08.
Round 2: Shamil Gaziev edged the striking 13-1 in significant strikes; Shamil Gaziev controlled for 00:10.
The fight ended in round 2 at 0:56 with Shamil Gaziev winning by KO/TKO.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington | 59% (1.69) | 41% (2.44) |
| Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Royval | 64% (1.56) | 36% (2.78) |
| Stephen Thompson vs Shavkat Rakhmonov | 17.5% (5.71) | 82.5% (1.21) |
| Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson | 72.2% (1.39) | 27.8% (3.60) |
| Josh Emmett vs Bryce Mitchell | 32.3% (3.10) | 67.7% (1.48) |
| Alonzo Menifield vs Dustin Jacoby | 30.3% (3.30) | 69.7% (1.43) |
| Irene Aldana vs Karol Rosa | 62.6% (1.60) | 37.4% (2.67) |
| Cody Garbrandt vs Brian Kelleher | 62.4% (1.60) | 37.6% (2.66) |
| Casey O'Neill vs Ariane Da Silva | 62.3% (1.61) | 37.7% (2.65) |
| Tagir Ulanbekov vs Cody Durden | 60.8% (1.64) | 39.2% (2.55) |
| Andre Fili vs Lucas Almeida | 60% (1.67) | 40% (2.50) |
| Martin Buday vs Shamil Gaziev | 52.8% (1.89) | 47.2% (2.12) |
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
T-Mobile Arena
- Location
- Paradise, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 18,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles