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UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington

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06.01.2023 | 10:16 PM ET

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UFC 296
  • Saturday 12.16.2023 at 06:30 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $9,300,000
  • Attendance: 19,039
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Leon Edwards   defeats   Colby Covington   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Alexandre Pantoja   defeats   Brandon Royval   via Decision, Unanimous   5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page
Shavkat Rakhmonov   defeats   Stephen Thompson   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:56 Round 2 of 3, 9:56 Total Bout Page
Paddy Pimblett   defeats   Tony Ferguson   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Josh Emmett   defeats   Bryce Mitchell   via KO/TKO, Overhand Right   1:57 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Alonzo Menifield   defeats   Dustin Jacoby   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Irene Aldana   defeats   Karol Rosa   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Cody Garbrandt   defeats   Brian Kelleher   via KO/TKO, Counter Right   3:42 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Ariane Lipski   defeats   Casey O'Neill   via Submission, Armbar   1:18 Round 2 of 3, 6:18 Total Bout Page
Tagir Ulanbekov   defeats   Cody Durden   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   4:25 Round 2 of 3, 9:25 Total Bout Page
Andre Fili   defeats   Lucas Almeida   via KO/TKO, Right Hook to Ground Strikes   3:32 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Shamil Gaziev   defeats   Martin Buday   via KO/TKO, Elbows and Punches (standing TKO)   0:56 Round 2 of 3, 5:56 Total Bout Page

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Robwett
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12.16.2023 | 7:47 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 4223rd

How many times are they gonna let him put his toes in the cage?
andreypa
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 765th

But this was the last drop. Glad I faded Durden last moment.
AyyLmaonnaise
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 495 Points   |   Tied for 2636th

Very impressive. Finally the Durden fade pays off

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Demigod_Dan
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 470 Points   |   Tied for 3122nd

damn....... he tried. Durden is a DOG LMAO

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2023.12.16 7:48 PM ET

bout result

Tagir Ulanbekov defeats Cody Durden via Submission at 4:25 of Round 2
gliese58i
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 3971st

Impressive, Tagir's grappling advantage was too much. Shades of Beneil vs Klose in rd2.

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jeffferson
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 4049th

Just a reminder that this fight was on EARLY PRELIMS

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DevinM34
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 690 Points   |   Tied for 108th

Let's goooo! I'll take that perfect. Fun fight

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offthecrossbar
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 880th

face crush

"whoop my ass and see what happens"

CheckLeftHook
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 445 Points   |   Tied for 3646th

Durden is a dog tho

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Nirvanaguy007
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 775 Points   |   6th Place

Tagir looked good

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Amettxpc
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 730 Points   |   Tied for 27th with 6 others

Durden shows toughness, but the last rear-naked choke by Tagir was really tight.

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502Wood
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 640 Points   |   Tied for 327th

Nice performance by Ulanbekov
Blackbet25
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12.16.2023 | 7:48 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 880th

Good win for Tagir. Relentless on the attack, took the sub.

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el222
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12.16.2023 | 7:49 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 1916th

ty for the perfect Tagir. disgusting sub
Troz
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12.16.2023 | 7:49 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 3027th

After THAT many warnings, you need to take away his position. Bad reffing

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Latrel Dog
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12.16.2023 | 7:49 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 3191st

Holy ****, domination by Tagir... First time I went with Durden and then lol

It is what it is though. Great fight !
Calfoth
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12.16.2023 | 7:49 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 765th

I would like to reset my pick 

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Blondi
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12.16.2023 | 7:49 PM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 730 Points   |   Tied for 27th with 6 others

Tagir Ulanbekov Shsssh the crowd is iconic 

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VicStrk
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12.16.2023 | 7:49 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 1509th

How many times will he say toes off the cage before actually doing something? 🤣

Whatever man. Let this bum do his best islam impression and let's move on.

I am salty btw.

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RustyTennakoon
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12.16.2023 | 7:49 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 600 Points   |   Tied for 765th

I have to say I think I called that fight perfectly! 

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