Who won Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington?
Leon Edwards won Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington by Decision - Unanimous in round 5 at 5:00.
UFC 296 : EDWARDS VS COVINGTON
Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington
EventUFC 296 : EDWARDS VS COVINGTON
DateDec 17, 2023
DivisionWelterweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington is a completed Welterweight Title fight from UFC 296 : EDWARDS VS COVINGTON. Leon Edwards defeated Colby Covington by Decision - Unanimous in round 5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington quick answers
What event is Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington on?
Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington is listed on UFC 296 : EDWARDS VS COVINGTON.
What are the records for Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington?
Leon Edwards enters with a 22-6-0 record and Colby Covington enters with a 17-5-0 record.
What division is Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington?
Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington is listed as a Welterweight Title fight.
W
Rocky | 22-6-0Leon Edwards
L
Chaos | 17-5-0Colby Covington
Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :5
Time :5:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Elo1796Great
3Y trend1830 → 1796
Fight Overview
Round5
Time5:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Colby Covington
Elo1765Great
3Y trend1800 → 1765
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Leon Edwards won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 5 at 5:00. Leon Edwards led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Full Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington comparison →Result
Leon EdwardsDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round5
Time5:00
Elo swing+11Leon Edwards (1830 → 1841)-15Colby Covington (1800 → 1785)
Elo edge
Leon Edwards1796-17 last move
Colby Covington1765-21 last move
Recorded fight totals
Leon EdwardsvsColby Covington
Total strikes
65vs109
Sig. strikes
57vs44
Sub. attempts
2vs0
Rev.
1vs0
Takedowns
2vs2
Finishing profile
Leon Edwardsdecision leads 55% of wins
Colby Covingtondecision leads 53% of wins
Common opponents
Jorge MasvidalLeon Edwards: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Dec 11, 2021Colby Covington: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Mar 5, 2022
Kamaru UsmanLeon Edwards: win · Decision (Majority) · Mar 18, 2023Colby Covington: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Nov 6, 2021
Tyron WoodleyLeon Edwards: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 21, 2020Colby Covington: win · TKO (Rib Injury) · Sep 19, 2020
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