Dana White made a big announcement about the year’s final UFC pay-per-view, UFC 296. He revealed that the main event will feature a welterweight championship fight between champion Leon Edwards and challenger Colby Covington. Additionally, a flyweight title bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval will be the co-main event. Notably, Dana White, known for pleasing fans, has arranged another exciting match on the card, the lightweight fight between Tony Ferguson and Paddy Pimblett, earning praise from the fans.
Dana White Scores Applause with Tony Ferguson vs Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296
UFC’s CEO Dana White confirmed that Colby Covington, with a 17-3 record, will contend for the Welterweight title against current champion Leon Edwards in UFC 296’s main event on December 16, 2023. Covington’s first fight since beating Jorge Masvidal in March 2022, set to happen at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also, Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Royval is scheduled for a flyweight co-main event.
In a recent Twitter update, UFC extended an offer to Stephen Thomson to face Shavkat Rakhmonov, swiftly confirmed for the event. Adding to the already stacked card, the Tony Ferguson vs Paddy Pimblett fight is locked in, intensifying the excitement for fans. Applauding Dana White’s efforts, fans are thrilled with the action-packed UFC 296 year-end event. As they shared the below reactions.
Paddy Pimblett remains undefeated in the UFC, though his narrow decision victory against Jared Gordon in December drew significant criticism. Since then, he’s been sidelined due to injury. On the other hand, Tony Ferguson is enduring a six-fight losing streak, the latest loss being against Bobby Green.
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In this upcoming bout, Ferguson aims to secure a victory, with some suggesting it’s a solid chance for Pimblett to make his resume look more good against the seasoned Ferguson who is in terrible form. However, despite Ferguson’s recent challenges, many recognize his past and potential for remarkable performances.
The buildup for this event is shaping up to be exciting, potentially ranking it as one of the most exciting and highly anticipated events of the year. It follows closely after the action-packed UFC 294, which was also known for its stacked fight card and intense matchups.
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