UFC 296 is shaping up to be an explosive finale to the year, gathering momentum by the day. Fans can’t help but anticipate an action-packed event, especially with the revelation of a powerhouse main event: Champion Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington. The excitement only escalated with subsequent announcements like Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Royval, Stephen Thompson vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov and more. The buzz continues to grow as discussions hint at the inclusion of fighters ranging from Kamaru Usman to Belal Muhammad, and even talks about Justin Tafa potentially gracing the card.
UFC 296: Lineup Stacked from Kamaru Usman to Justin Tafa
Dana White, the head honcho at UFC, has given the official nod for an electrifying welterweight clash. With a commendable record of 17-3, Colby Covington is gearing up to challenge the welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, in the main event of UFC 296 scheduled for December 16, 2023.
The co-main event is no less thrilling, featuring a flyweight title showdown between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval. Pantoja, emerging victorious in a nail-biter against Brandon Moreno in July, is all set for his inaugural title defense.
The fight card also boasts intriguing matchups like Tony Ferguson vs Paddy Pimblett in a Lightweight Bout, Ian Garry vs Vicente Luque, and Stephen Thompson vs Shavkat Rakhmonov. This stacked card is already promising to be a contender for the year’s best, and the potential addition of more star fighters only amps up the event.
Kicking off the list is Justin Tafa, fresh off a commanding victory against Austen Lane. Tafa showcased his prowess with a first-round win that had fans buzzing. Taking to Twitter, he dropped a hint suggesting involvement in UFC 296 on December 16th, fueling speculation about his potential addition to the event.
The prospect of his heavyweight clash has fight enthusiasts eagerly anticipating added dynamism and power to the already thrilling lineup. Tafa’s teaser has certainly heightened the excitement surrounding the event.
Fans are passionately advocating for a must-see welterweight clash: Kamaru Usman vs. Belal Muhammad. They make a compelling case, pointing out that other contenders either have fights lined up or require more wins to stake their claim.
Fans strongly assert that Muhammad vs. Usman is the perfect #1 contender matchup, establishing a clear path for the winner to challenge the victor of Covington vs. Edwards. The potential inclusion of this fight on the card would undoubtedly amp up the event’s excitement, adding another layer of electrifying anticipation.
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Edwards vs Covington Card
- Leon Edwards (Champion) vs Colby Covington – Welterweight Bout
- Alexandre Pantoja (Champion) vs Brandon Royval- Flyweight Bout
- Stephen Thompson vs Shavkat Rakhmonov – Welterweight Bout
- Tony Ferguson vs Paddy Pimblett – Lightweight Bout
- Ian Garry vs Vicente Luque – Welterweight Bout
Editors pick
