Leon edwards (left) and Colby covington (dir.) face each other in the UFC 296. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Last Wednesday (20), Ultimate president Dana White revealed a new 'package' of belt disputes organization, including the second title defense Leon edwards in welterweight (up to 77,1kg), against the former interim champion Colby covington. The two face each other in the main fight of the UFC 296, in December, in a duel that has a clear favorite. At least in the opinion of Gilbert Durinho.
In an interview with the website 'Middle Easy', the Brazilian, former title challenger and current fifth placed welterweight, praised Leon edwards and named the Briton as the clear favorite not only to win Colby covington, but also against Belal Muhammad |, candidate for the next contest.
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"I Think Leon edwards wins any day of the week. I think he has much better striking, much sharper. It's very, very good striking, controlling distance and defensive wrestling. His defensive wrestling has improved a lot and his grappling is underrated. I think the Leon edwards very very good. Since he doesn't fight that often, people end up underestimating him a little, but he's very good. He's going to beat Colby (Covington) and he's going to beat too Belal Muhammad |”, analyzed Durinho.
Leon edwards e Colby covington face each other in the main fight of the UFC 296, the last numbered event of 2023, scheduled for December 16th, at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas. On the same night, in the co-main duel, Alexandre Pantoja defends flyweight title (up to 56,7kg) against Brandon royval.
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