Daniel Cormier criticizes the fight between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington at UFC 296: ‘They owed money’

Leon edwards (left) fighting against Colby covington (dir.) in UFC 296. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC

Considered one of the main commentators of Ultimate, Daniel Cormier criticizes the main fight of the UFC 296. Days after the challenge, the former fighter did not spare Leon edwards e Colby covington of the tepid dispute held last weekend. The company's former champion reinforced that, given the scenario of enmity between the protagonists, the expectation was for more action in the Octagon.

“I'll be honest. As much as it was a completely dominant performance from the champion (Edwards), I feel like they were indebted. Generally, when we have these commitments that involve big rivalries, we have fun fights, full of action. (…) We had a dominant performance from Leon and, guess what, it's not his fault. He is the champion and had a confrontation in his best form. A fight in which he controls and takes his own way”, said Cormier, on his channel on YouTube.

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The main fight of UFC 296 his expectations were heightened due to Covington's acidic and disrespectful provocations on the eve of the clash. The American mocked the murder of the Englishman's father, which took place almost 20 years ago, provoking his opponent's fury.

In the challenge, Edwards contained his temper and staged a strategic confrontation, controlling the actions and nullifying his opponent's momentum. After five rounds, the champion completed his second title defense, winning by unanimous decision from the judges.