Check out the fight lineup for UFC 296. Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington and other notable fighters will be featured, but Conor McGregor will not be participating.
Official: Current UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, originally scheduled to compete at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden, has been announced by UFC president Dana White to headline UFC 296 alongside Colby Covington. They were allowed to compete. Last event of the year.” Additionally, White revealed other fights on the card, confirming that Conor McGregor will not be participating in any events this year, as it was reported that he could headline the UFC 296 event. Let’s take a look at the fighter lineup for this anticipated event.
UFC 296 Lineup: Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington Announced, Conor McGregor Absent
“Rocky” has not competed since losing to Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in March to become champion. Meanwhile, Dana White announced that Colby Covington, who was a reserve fighter for UFC 286, will face Edwards for the welterweight title in Las Vegas in December.
Announcing the match, he said: Leon Edwards and Colby Covington will headline the final pay-per-view of the year with the welterweight title on the line atUFC 296 in Las Vegas on December 16th. ” He didn’t lose a fight for the first time in eight years and won against the greatest welterweight of all time, Kamaru Usman. He will defend his title against Colby Covington, a relentless pressure fighter with unstoppable cardio. ”
White also announced that UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will face No. 4 contender Brandon Roybal in the co-main event of UFC 296. Known for his aggressive style, the flyweight champion has 18 decisive wins under his belt, defeating Brandon Moreno twice and is poised for his first title defense. Meanwhile, in the UFC, Roybal only lost to former division champion Pantoja and Moreno. And after an impressive winning streak, an exciting co-main battle is expected.
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The recently announced UFC 296 fight has been generating a lot of buzz due to its intense showdown. However, confirming previous reports, it has been officially announced that McGregor will not be attending any events this year. Fans will have to be patient for his return next year. Nevertheless, there are many exciting events to look forward to throughout the year.
