The tension between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington has escalated with insults and a physical altercation. Edwards criticized Covington for his behavior and support of Donald Trump, while Covington insulted Edwards' late father. The situation culminated in a near-melee, with Edwards launching a bottle at Covington. The animosity between the two fighters is intensifying ahead of their upcoming UFC296 bout.
Leon Edwards launches bottle at Colby Covington for saying ‘one of the grossest things’ ever More here 👇 https://t.co/0HfqKUY0VT
Leon Edwards, Colby Covington nearly erupt into melee after insult aimed at champ’s late father https://t.co/pg7RMnosrX
Colby Covington gets attacked for trying to insult Leon Edward’s dead father https://t.co/gKK3Lx7PIg
"The guy came here dressed like a f*cking drag queen." It didn't take long for things to pop off between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington at the #UFC296 presser. 😳 https://t.co/2luYRVXxMX
Leon Edwards: “Colby’s come here dressed like a f***ing drag queen.” #UFC296 #UFC #MMA
Leon Edwards scoffs at Colby Covington: ‘He’s not as good as everyone thinks’ https://t.co/hy56votMuB
“I think he’s a weird guy” 🤣 @Leon_edwardsmma speaks bluntly on @ColbyCovMMA and a encounter with him in London 🏴 #UFC296 | Saturday | TNT Sports Box Office https://t.co/QO2kilO8j5
Leon Edwards on Colby: “He needs to grow up and get a girl friend” https://t.co/FLSBSyGVQI
Leon Edwards clowns Colby Covington for his 'weird' love of Donald Trump: 'He needs to grow up and get a girlfriend or something' #UFC296 https://t.co/CB62VMrvxW