Tag: UFC 296

Leon Edwards issues stark warning to Colby Covington ahead of UFC 296: ‘He’s in for a totally different shock’

Leon Edwards issues warning to Colby Covington he's in for a total shock at UFC 296Undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards claims incoming foe, Colby Covington is in for a “rude awakening” come Saturday night…

Leon Edwards issues warning to Colby Covington he's in for a total shock at UFC 296

Undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards claims incoming foe, Colby Covington is in for a “rude awakening” come Saturday night at UFC 296 – as he prepares to attempt to defend his divisional crown for the second occasion.

Edwards, the current undisputed welterweight champion, returns to the Octagon this weekend in the main event of UFC 296 – taking on former interim titleholder, Covington in the pair’s long-awaited title fight grudge match.

Birmingham native, Edwards has been sidelined since he took main event honors at UFC 286 back in March in the UK, landing a close, majority decision win over three-time foe, Kamaru Usman in the pair’s rubber match trilogy in London. 

Himself sidelined since March of last year, Clovis native, Covington has yet to feature since he landed a one-sided unanimous decision win over former title challenger, Jorge Masvidal in another heated pairing between the former training partners. 

Leon Edwards issues warning to Colby Covington

And flapping gums with Covington throughout their entire build-up to this weekend’s title fight in Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of what promises to be an action-packed pre-fight press conference on Thursday in ‘Sin City’, Edwards claims Covington is in for a “big awakening” come this weekend.

“I don’t think [Colby Covington] is talented, he’s more like a hard worker,” Leon Edwards told MMA Fighting. “He’s more cardio than skills. But they’re judging the cardio off of him beating Robbie Lawler five years ago, six years ago. He’s in for a totally different shock. Robbie Lawler that was already washed, over the hill.” 

“All the wins that he gets confidence off are all older, washed guys,” Leon Edwards explained. “He’s in for a rude awakening come Saturday night.” 

Who wins at UFC 296 this weekend: Leon Edwards or Colby Covington?

Leon Edwards issues stark warning to Colby Covington ahead of UFC 296: ‘He’s in for a totally different shock’

Leon Edwards issues warning to Colby Covington he's in for a total shock at UFC 296Undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards claims incoming foe, Colby Covington is in for a “rude awakening” come Saturday night…

Leon Edwards issues warning to Colby Covington he's in for a total shock at UFC 296

Undisputed welterweight champion, Leon Edwards claims incoming foe, Colby Covington is in for a “rude awakening” come Saturday night at UFC 296 – as he prepares to attempt to defend his divisional crown for the second occasion.

Edwards, the current undisputed welterweight champion, returns to the Octagon this weekend in the main event of UFC 296 – taking on former interim titleholder, Covington in the pair’s long-awaited title fight grudge match.

Birmingham native, Edwards has been sidelined since he took main event honors at UFC 286 back in March in the UK, landing a close, majority decision win over three-time foe, Kamaru Usman in the pair’s rubber match trilogy in London. 

Himself sidelined since March of last year, Clovis native, Covington has yet to feature since he landed a one-sided unanimous decision win over former title challenger, Jorge Masvidal in another heated pairing between the former training partners. 

Leon Edwards issues warning to Colby Covington

And flapping gums with Covington throughout their entire build-up to this weekend’s title fight in Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of what promises to be an action-packed pre-fight press conference on Thursday in ‘Sin City’, Edwards claims Covington is in for a “big awakening” come this weekend.

“I don’t think [Colby Covington] is talented, he’s more like a hard worker,” Leon Edwards told MMA Fighting. “He’s more cardio than skills. But they’re judging the cardio off of him beating Robbie Lawler five years ago, six years ago. He’s in for a totally different shock. Robbie Lawler that was already washed, over the hill.” 

“All the wins that he gets confidence off are all older, washed guys,” Leon Edwards explained. “He’s in for a rude awakening come Saturday night.” 

Who wins at UFC 296 this weekend: Leon Edwards or Colby Covington?

Joe Rogan set to return at UFC 296 for commentary duty ahead of championship fight doubleheader

Joe Rogan set for commentary duty at UFC 296 this weekend ahead of two title fightsThe commentary for UFC 296 has been confirmed and it is set to feature some familiar faces — including…

Joe Rogan set for commentary duty at UFC 296 this weekend ahead of two title fights

The commentary for UFC 296 has been confirmed and it is set to feature some familiar faces — including veteran color-commentator, Joe Rogan.

In news that was first confirmed by MMA Junkie, it will be Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik who will be on commentator duties this weekend. The team have been a part of some of the most well-known moments in the promotion’s history. 

Rogan will only ever feature on PPVs that take place in America, the comedian can afford to be picky with his time after he phenomenal success of his podcast.  While Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier have had their share of critics, it can’t be denied that when on form the team can bring great energy. 

Joe Rogan closes out the UFC schedule for 2023

This weekend will be the final UFC pay-per-view of the year and the promotion is set to cap 2023 with some excellent fights. The card will be headlined by Leon Edwards, who is set to make his second welterweight title defence when he faces former interim champion, Colby Covington. The event is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The co-main event will see Alexandre Pantoja make his first flyweight title defence against former opponent, Brandon Royval. The rest of the card will see Shavkat Rakhmonov take on Stephen Thomspon, Paddy Pimblett Vs. Tony Ferguson, and Ian Garry makes the step up to face Vicente Luque. It’s a unique line-up for all their reasons and could make for an exciting night. 

It is not just the main card that packs quality, the early prelims and the preliminary card will feature the likes of Cody Garbrandt, Vs. Brian Kelleher, Josh Emmet Vs.  Brycen Mitchell and Alonzo Menifield Vs. Dustin Jacoby. 

What fight are you most looking froward to at UFC 296? 

Joe Rogan set to return at UFC 296 for commentary duty ahead of championship fight doubleheader

Joe Rogan set for commentary duty at UFC 296 this weekend ahead of two title fightsThe commentary for UFC 296 has been confirmed and it is set to feature some familiar faces — including…

Joe Rogan set for commentary duty at UFC 296 this weekend ahead of two title fights

The commentary for UFC 296 has been confirmed and it is set to feature some familiar faces — including veteran color-commentator, Joe Rogan.

In news that was first confirmed by MMA Junkie, it will be Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik who will be on commentator duties this weekend. The team have been a part of some of the most well-known moments in the promotion’s history. 

Rogan will only ever feature on PPVs that take place in America, the comedian can afford to be picky with his time after he phenomenal success of his podcast.  While Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier have had their share of critics, it can’t be denied that when on form the team can bring great energy. 

Joe Rogan closes out the UFC schedule for 2023

This weekend will be the final UFC pay-per-view of the year and the promotion is set to cap 2023 with some excellent fights. The card will be headlined by Leon Edwards, who is set to make his second welterweight title defence when he faces former interim champion, Colby Covington. The event is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The co-main event will see Alexandre Pantoja make his first flyweight title defence against former opponent, Brandon Royval. The rest of the card will see Shavkat Rakhmonov take on Stephen Thomspon, Paddy Pimblett Vs. Tony Ferguson, and Ian Garry makes the step up to face Vicente Luque. It’s a unique line-up for all their reasons and could make for an exciting night. 

It is not just the main card that packs quality, the early prelims and the preliminary card will feature the likes of Cody Garbrandt, Vs. Brian Kelleher, Josh Emmet Vs.  Brycen Mitchell and Alonzo Menifield Vs. Dustin Jacoby. 

What fight are you most looking froward to at UFC 296? 

Joe Rogan set to return at UFC 296 for commentary duty ahead of championship fight doubleheader

Joe Rogan set for commentary duty at UFC 296 this weekend ahead of two title fightsThe commentary for UFC 296 has been confirmed and it is set to feature some familiar faces — including…

Joe Rogan set for commentary duty at UFC 296 this weekend ahead of two title fights

The commentary for UFC 296 has been confirmed and it is set to feature some familiar faces — including veteran color-commentator, Joe Rogan.

In news that was first confirmed by MMA Junkie, it will be Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik who will be on commentator duties this weekend. The team have been a part of some of the most well-known moments in the promotion’s history. 

Rogan will only ever feature on PPVs that take place in America, the comedian can afford to be picky with his time after he phenomenal success of his podcast.  While Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier have had their share of critics, it can’t be denied that when on form the team can bring great energy. 

Joe Rogan closes out the UFC schedule for 2023

This weekend will be the final UFC pay-per-view of the year and the promotion is set to cap 2023 with some excellent fights. The card will be headlined by Leon Edwards, who is set to make his second welterweight title defence when he faces former interim champion, Colby Covington. The event is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The co-main event will see Alexandre Pantoja make his first flyweight title defence against former opponent, Brandon Royval. The rest of the card will see Shavkat Rakhmonov take on Stephen Thomspon, Paddy Pimblett Vs. Tony Ferguson, and Ian Garry makes the step up to face Vicente Luque. It’s a unique line-up for all their reasons and could make for an exciting night. 

It is not just the main card that packs quality, the early prelims and the preliminary card will feature the likes of Cody Garbrandt, Vs. Brian Kelleher, Josh Emmet Vs.  Brycen Mitchell and Alonzo Menifield Vs. Dustin Jacoby. 

What fight are you most looking froward to at UFC 296? 

Colby Covington praises Donald Trump’s coaching ahead of UFC 296 title fight: ‘That guy would destroy me’

Colby Covington praises Donald Trump coaching ahead of UFC 296 he would beat me if we foughtColby Covington has allegedly received coaching from none other than Donald Trump ahead of his epic title fight against…

Colby Covington praises Donald Trump coaching ahead of UFC 296 he would beat me if we fought

Colby Covington has allegedly received coaching from none other than Donald Trump ahead of his epic title fight against Leon Edwards at UFC 296.

The American superstar has not been the most active participant in the welterweight division lately but is still waltzing into a title shot this Saturday. The abrasive nature of ‘Chaos’ merely disguises his brilliance in the cage, and now that he’s received training from none other than Donald Trump himself, Covington is feeling unstoppable.

The former U.S. president and Colby Covington share a close bond, and ‘Chaos’ recently took the time to open up about their relationship. Detailing steamy trips to the former president’s vacation home, and late-night war meetings over the phone.

Colby Covington details the coaching he received from Donald Trump

“He is my good friend, it’s not like I was just meeting up with him every couple of months. I was at his house in Mar a Lago a couple of weeks ago, I call him regularly to ask him about a gameplan,” Colby Covington told Mirror Fighting, speaking about the former president. “He’s given me great coaching advice for this fight. Trump is the better fighter [than me], that guy has knuckles like lunchboxes.”

“That guy is so big that he would destroy me if we fought,” Covington continued. “I have the most important and famous person on planet earth coming to my fights to watch me front row. Who does Leon have? Does he have the royal family, Paddington the Bear, or Mary f****ng Poppins coming? Leon is a nobody, he is the B-side and I’m the A-side.”

The bond between the former president and ‘Chaos’ is strong, and Covington even went into vivid detail about the mastery that Trump has with his rod.

“The guy is a PGA tour level professional golfer, he shoots under par,” Colby Covington said, speaking of what he regularly witnesses when he and the former president play golf together. “It’s incredible to watch him and his golf swing, he is dedicated to his craft and the sport of golf. I like to go out there and watch him, sit in the golf cart sometimes to just be amazed at how good Trump is at golf. He is the smartest and best president we’ve had in the history of America.”

Do you think the special relationship between Colby Covington and Donald Trump will inspire ‘Chaos’ to defeat his British adversary?