The main event of UFC 296 will feature Leon Edwards defending his welterweight championship against Colby Covington, and the main card will also include matchups between top-ranked fighters Shavkat Rakhmonov and Stephen Thompson, Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval, Tony Ferguson and Paddy Pimblett, and Vicente Luque and Ian Machado Garry.
At UFC 296, Leon Edwards and Colby Covington will face off in the main event for the welterweight championship. The undercard will feature other thrilling matchups, including Shavkat Rakhmonov against Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and Vicente Luque taking on undefeated Ian Machado Garry. In the co-main event, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will defend his title for the first time against Brandon Royval. Additionally, former interim champion Tony Ferguson will face Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight bout.
The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 16. The main card lineup promises an action-packed night of fights, with Edwards and Covington headlining the event. UFC 296 is set to be a must-see event for fans of mixed martial arts, with the lineup featuring a mix of established champions and rising stars in the sport.
As the anticipation grows for UFC 296, fight fans can look forward to a stacked lineup of exciting matchups. The event will showcase some of the top talent in the welterweight and flyweight divisions, with the main card featuring a diverse range of fighters from different backgrounds and styles. With high-stakes bouts and the potential for dramatic finishes, UFC 296 has the makings of a memorable night for both fighters and fans alike.