The UFC 296 press conference turned heated as Leon Edwards threw a bottle at Colby Covington after Covington made a disrespectful remark about Edwards' father. Both fighters successfully made weight for the welterweight championship main event. The fight saw Edwards dominate Covington, ultimately winning via unanimous decision. Covington claimed the judges were biased against him, attributing it to his support for Trump. The aftermath saw fighters and fans react to the controversial comments and the fight's outcome.
#UFC welterweight Colby Covington was on Fox News today claiming the judges screwed him and took his Leon Edwards win away because he’s a Trump supporter. https://t.co/EujxaGoqev
After a unsuccessful title fight, Colby Covington claims that the judges gave Leon Edwards the decision at UFC 296 because he is a Trump supporter… https://t.co/om2Gk4mGGd
Colby Covington let loose on Sean Strickland at his post-fight scrum following #UFC296 📸: @DoubleGonTV Story: https://t.co/Y4dmNAmHEu #UFC #MMA #ColbyCovington #SeanStrickland https://t.co/mXcqSuGPJz
Leon Edwards has not lost an MMA fight in 8️⃣ years 🤯🔥 @Leon_edwardsmma - our champion 🪨 🏆 #UFC296 https://t.co/jb56OWfJd6
.@MikeHeck_JR returns at 10:15 a.m. ET to react to #UFC296, Leon Edwards’ win over Colby Covington, discuss who is next for Leon, and more. https://t.co/pBwQObnTVS
On To the Next One: What’s next for Leon Edwards, Colby Covington after UFC 296? https://t.co/VbaKK2R7s4
Leon Edwards is building a legacy 👏🏆 (h/t @marcraimondi) #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/E3j3GcAnP9
UFC Fighter Colby Covington Says Saturday Night Loss Was a Result of Unfair Judges: “They Hate me Because I Support Trump” via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/31aw3aDJGR
Leon Edwards cried in ‘rage’ after Colby Covington used his dad’s death ‘as entertainment’ https://t.co/p9Bkyz46ui https://t.co/oZHlpaXmWs
Leon Edwards defeated Colby Covington at UFC 296 READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/CSNzzl0Lpb https://t.co/sys77JoG7P
Colby Covington blames biased judging for UFC 296 loss to Leon Edwards: 'They hate me because I support Trump' https://t.co/SCJVPhVsZC https://t.co/TIGqQeMGw8
Leon Edwards feels the fans turned against "coward" Colby Covington 😬 #UFC296 “He keeps making excuses… It’s always someone else’s fault when he loses.” https://t.co/Z1CadMGfNh
Leon Edwards: I expected more from ‘coward’ Colby Covington at UFC 296 https://t.co/CoZCWdqUTX
🚨| Colby Covington believes he won rounds 3,4 and 5 against Leon Edwards, but the judges "hate me because I support Trump." #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/nWSzF5tsAK
Leon Edwards batters Colby Covington in front of his idol after vile pre-fight trash talk More here 👇 https://t.co/Zpthqrx3s1
UFC 296 post-fight show: Reaction to Leon Edwards’ dominant win over Colby Covington https://t.co/TZDQOx3Yia
Colby Covington believes he won rounds 3,4 and 5 against Leon Edwards, but the judges "hate me because I support Trump." #UFC296 https://t.co/IWcv2MmzCF
Colby Covington calls Sean Strickland a "train wreck" and "easy fight" for him 👀 #UFC296 "That guy is for sure going to do something stupid in the next couple years and we're all going to be talking in the media about how bad of decisions he makes." https://t.co/EpIwXk9Ikf
Who’s next for @Leon_EdwardsMMA after #UFC296? 🤔 https://t.co/z8Liz5GY0A
Leon Edwards lays into "coward" Colby Covington after #UFC296. https://t.co/utekBkVqvF
THE CHAMPION @Leon_edwardsmma 😎 #UFC296 https://t.co/HMc8aLoJ2Q
Colby Covington talks Sean Strickland. #UFC296 https://t.co/YtD46sf4Qy
Leon Edwards cruises to victory over lethargic Colby Covington in UFC 296 main event https://t.co/YNsnccM5iU
#UFC296 results: Leon Edwards retains title in uneventful main event against Colby Covington https://t.co/3xEZ2vgY3F
‘Colby, you suck‘: Fighters react to Leon Edwards’ UFC 296 win over Colby Covington https://t.co/E9Kx9cxtB5
Leon Edwards makes Colby Covington pay for vile trash talk by beating him up in front of Donald Trump at UFC 296 Read more 👇 https://t.co/ZpthqrwvCt
#UFC296 Official Scorecard: Leon Edwards (@Leon_EdwardsMMA) vs Colby Covington Every scorecard from the judges ➡️: https://t.co/Hk1uM6JQZC https://t.co/yM5nDvvRIk
LEON EDWARDS BEAT COLBY COVINGTON BY UNANIMOUS DECISION 😤 (via @ufc) https://t.co/NQqgWUQCVV
🗣️ Leon Edwards: "He's a good competitor. But he's a dirty human being." #UFC296 #UFC #MMA
#AndSTILL the welterweight king of the world! @Leon_EdwardsMMA retains his title with authority at #UFC296! [ B2YB @CryptoCom ] https://t.co/ZmFMgQFu6O
#UFC296 Official Result: Leon Edwards (49-46, 49-46, 49-46 | @Leon_EdwardsMMA) defeats Colby Covington by Unanimous Decision. All Fight Results ➡️: https://t.co/aSf06Onozl
"This guy used my dad's death as entertainment. It took a lot for me to calm down, stay focused to win this fight." @Leon_edwardsmma 🏆 🇬🇧 🇯🇲 #UFC296 https://t.co/8V2a0j2TED
Leon Edwards says that he was backstage crying after Colby Covington used his Father's murder as entertainment #UFC296
Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington by UNANIMOUS decision to defend the welterweight title 🏆 (via @ufc) https://t.co/SET07vzW2I
Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington by unanimous decision 😤 (via @ufc) https://t.co/0PkMi0T6uM
All class from Leon Edwards. #UFC296
AND STILL. Leon Edwards wins clean decision over Colby Covington. Covington now 0-3 in undisputed UFC title fights. #UFC296 https://t.co/SfayjS0gaR
Leon Edwards dominates Colby Covington at #UFC296 🏆 https://t.co/QPJC0CeVPp
Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington and retains the UFC Welterweight Championship! https://t.co/zSWRQNHo7x
Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington by unanimous decision! 😤🚨 https://t.co/GOMsIMwIA4
AND STILL THE CHAMP Leon Edwards (-165) defeats Colby Covington ✅ #UFC296 https://t.co/BnORSoKKPa
AND STILL. Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington via unanimous decision to retain his UFC Welterweight Championship 🏆 Who’s next for the champion 👀 #UFC296 | @Leon_edwardsmma https://t.co/q6UnkoyEmF
#UFC296 results: Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington via unanimous decision (49-46 x3) https://t.co/6MIabybYIX
DOMINANT from start to finish!! @Leon_EdwardsMMA went wire to wire in his victory over Colby Covington #UFC296 https://t.co/BDRy5fxvkn
Congratulations @Leon_edwardsmma great performance #UFC296
Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington via unanimous decision https://t.co/oeDjTeDEXr
Leon Edwards def. Colby Covington via UD (49-46x3) #UFC296
#UFC296 results: Leon Edwards def. Colby Covington via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) https://t.co/6bze6LBW06
OFFICIAL: 49-46 49-46 49-46 Leon Edwards def. Colby Covington via unanimous decision #UFC296
𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙎𝙏𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇𝙇 @Leon_edwardsmma has defeated Colby Covington and remains the UFC Welterweight Champion! 🏆 🇬🇧 🇯🇲 #UFC296 https://t.co/1zSskEinyU
OFFICIAL: 49-46 49-46 49-46 Leon Edwards def. Colby Covington vias unanimous decision #UFC296
#UFC296 results: Leon Edwards (@Leon_EdwardsMMA) def. Colby Covington via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) – to defend welterweight title Full coverage: https://t.co/BjkSdOwAxh https://t.co/G9AUumu7Lm
49-46 Edwards @MMADecisions #UFC296
BIRMINGHAM TO THE WORLD 🏆🌎 @Leon_EdwardsMMA defeats Colby Covington by unanimous decision to defend the welterweight title! [ #UFC296 | B2YB @Manscaped ] https://t.co/ALhF41XPo3
49-46 Edwards @MMADecisions. Covington takes round 5. Improved all the way through, but too little too late. #UFC296
Official: Leon Edwards def. Colby Covington via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46). Edwards is still UFC welterweight champion. #UFC296
10-9 Colby Covington RD5 48-47 Leon Edwards #UFC296
49-46 Edwards. Dominant performance. For Covington, it's hard to win when you don't attempt much offense #UFC296
Leon Edwards 🟥vs🟦 Colby Covington => Score Round #5 #UFC #UFC296 #MMATwitter
40-36 Leon Edwards. Covington had a nice chance there and nearly took Leon's back, but it never materialized into anything #UFC296
40-36 Edwards. Covington once again more competitive, but still not doing near enough damage. #UFC296
40-36 Leon Edwards. Covington had a nice chance there and nearly took Leon's back, but it never materialized into anything. #UFC296
10-9 Covington RD4 39-37 Edwards #UFC296
39-37 Edwards. 10-9 Covington in Round 4 as Colby actually came forward had the better moments on his feet #UFC296
49-36 for Leon Edwards and I really don't see Colby Covington pulling off the miracle #UFC296
40-36 Edwards #UFC296
Leon Edwards 🟥vs🟦 Colby Covington => Score Round #4 #UFC #UFC296 #MMATwitter
Leon Edwards took down Colby Covington in R3 👀 https://t.co/bkseFl1u0X
Colby Covington realising Leon Edwards isn’t emotional #UFC296 https://t.co/qBqlXd4szg
30-27 Edwards. Better round 3 from Covington, but not enough to change the tone of the fight. #UFC296
10-9 Edwards RD3 30-27 Edwards #UFC296
30-27 Edwards. Covington had his best moment of the fight by working in half guard but Edwards popped up and took Covington down. Colby is eating a lot of leg kicks too #UFC296
30-27, Edwards. #UFC296
Leon Edwards 🟥vs🟦 Colby Covington => Score Round #3 #UFC #UFC296 #MMATwitter
30-27 Edwards #UFC296
Leon Edwards is shooting takedowns on Colby Covington 😳 #UFC296 https://t.co/abF0eQ2CbT
LEON EDWARDS JUST TOOK DOWN COLBY COVINGTON!!! 😤 #UFC296
Leon Edwards taking down Colby Covington just for shits and giggles is hilarious #UFC296
Colby Covington made fun of Leon Edwards’ dead dad just to throw 3 strikes a round and lose a point fight… what is going on #UFC296
Covington opens round 3 with a takedown attempt, but can't get it. Back to circling away and giving Edwards range and space. #UFC296
20-18 Edwards. Covington looks like he showed up for the check so far. #UFC296
20-18 Edwards. #UFC296
10-9 Edwards RD2 20-18 Edwards #UFC296
Leon Edwards 20-18. What is Colby doing? #UFC296
20-18 Edwards. Edwards is light on his feet leading the dance and Covington has done nothing so far in 10 minutes #UFC296
Leon Edwards 🟥vs🟦 Colby Covington => Score Round #2 #UFC #UFC296 #MMATwitter
20-18 Edwards #UFC296
Leon Edwards stun Colby Covington with a right hand and Covington was not laughing afterwards. #UFC296
Edwards and Covington exchanging kicks to start round 2. Covington still on the back foot giving Edwards lots of space. #UFC296
10-9 Edwards RD1 ( clear ) #UFC296
10-9 Edwards round 1. Covington very tentative so far. #UFC296
Leon Edwards 🟥vs🟦 Colby Covington => Score Round #1 #UFC #UFC296 #MMATwitter
10-9 Edwards #UFC296
Edwards on the front foot early. Covington circling the edge of the Octagon. #UFC296
Coming up next is the Main Event of the Evening! (C) Leon Edwards vs #3 Colby Covington in a 5-Round bout for the #UFC Welterweight Championship! #UFC296 https://t.co/v5s0fbGkyl
Enter the welterweight king! @Leon_EdwardsMMA prepared to make his second title defense tonight at #UFC296 🏆 https://t.co/7loZbO8RIM
Main Event UFC Welterweight Championship Leon Edwards (C) vs Colby Covington The Final UFC Fight of 2023 #UFC296
UFC 296 live blog: Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington https://t.co/jE5MrmtvsG
TIME FOR SCORES TO BE SETTLED. 🩸😍 Leon Edwards 🆚 Colby Covington UP NEXT. Final fight of 2023. 🔥🔥🔥 #UFC296
MAIN EVENT TIME! Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington is finally here. How do you see this one going? 👇 #UFC296 | Full coverage: https://t.co/BjkSdOwAxh https://t.co/MZCgB7DGhX
Main event time: Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington #UFC296
MAIN EVENT TIME LEON EDWARDS VS COLBY COVINGTON #UFC296
Main event up next: Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington? Who ya got? #UFC296
It’s time for the #UFC296 main event! Leon Edwards looks for payback and puts the #UFC welterweight title on the line against Colby Covington, in what could be his final chance to fight for the belt. See who leaves Vegas as champ next with @MikeHeck_JR and @connerburks on the… https://t.co/QY0fIkvYBd
#UFC296 MAIN EVENT ⌚️ BAD 🩸 C - Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington https://t.co/YQx5CsRcK9
We're not far away from Leon Edwards and Colby Covington clashing for the #UFC296 welterweight title. Edwards is the champ, but still finds himself in need of burnishing his reputation. Live updates and analysis ⤵️ https://t.co/dGoOV9k8ch
Another shot at undisputed gold for @ColbyCovMMA! He and Leon Edwards are just two fights away at #UFC296! https://t.co/5vtrSU9wLg
The champ is ready to roll! @Leon_EdwardsMMA warming up backstage ahead of his #UFC296 matchup with Colby Covington https://t.co/AYufvhzExA
Leon Edwards and Colby Covington meet for one of two championship belts at stake at #UFC296. Alexandre Pantoja also faces Brandon Royval for the flyweight title. Live updates before tonight's main card ⤵️ https://t.co/dGoOV9k8ch
The talking is done 🤐 @Leon_EdwardsMMA vs @ColbyCovMMA battle it out tonight for the welterweight strap 🏆 #UFC296 https://t.co/iqlLhTSqcJ
"I'm banking on the best Colby [Covington] there is and I'm prepared for that." Leon Edwards (@Leon_EdwardsMMA) wants to work his way toward all-time great status by defending his title in dominant fashion 🔊🆙 Watch #UFC296 On PPV ➡️: https://t.co/oMU9SfzlAZ
Colby Covington made further comments about Leon Edwards’ late father in an interview with @AgFight #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/GsFYOaAA2I
"He's using my dad's death as entertainment to him." Leon Edwards will find it "much easier to hurt" Colby Covington after comments made about his late father prior to UFC 296. https://t.co/47sTfVdyb4
🗣️ Leon Edwards via IG: “Let’s get it!!! #headshot #andstill” #UFC296 https://t.co/8PBzD4tgUt
Welterweight champion Leon Edwards puts his belt on the line against Colby Covington 🍿 #UFC296 | 10 ET on ESPN+ PPV https://t.co/ksZfpo0ckw
#UFC296 'Embedded,' No. 6: Colby Covington tells Leon Edwards 'I was in character' during faceoff https://t.co/1U5tXD0qvK https://t.co/ekIO0OtyYF
UFC champ Sean Strickland condemns ‘utter piece of s***’ Colby Covington for comments https://t.co/HadIiwXqWG
UFC 296 start time, TV schedule for Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington https://t.co/zqAZtOwsYG
🗣️ "Something brutal. The ref will have to pull me off him. I need to hurt this man!" 😳 - Leon Edwards on what he is going to do to Colby Covington at #UFC296 (via @ufcontnt) #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/XuZmAe2jYn
Did Colby Covington cross the line with his comment about Leon Edwards’ father at the #UFC296 presser? His peers think so. https://t.co/13ZSVzHsdf
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland goes off on 'utter piece of sh*t' Colby Covington https://t.co/cRJthluFSn
Sean Strickland GOES OFF on Colby Covington, voicing his disgust with Covington's remarks about Leon Edwards' father #UFC296 https://t.co/wSNejBL3Ch
Colby Covington and Leon Edwards face off 👀 Who you got on Saturday? 🎥 @ufc | #UFC296 https://t.co/MP9UslHeiW
"That man is as good as dead. Make sure to keep everything you said about my dad, because tomorrow, we settle it." Leon Edwards was charged with emotion as he delivered a final message to Colby Covington before #UFC296. https://t.co/p9GAGAttHU
"That man is as good as dead tomorrow. Make sure he keeps everything he said bout my dad. Tomorrow we settle it." Leon Edwards sends a waring to Colby Covington after their final faceoff 😳 #UFC296 https://t.co/AvG8FsoSnJ
🗣️ Leon Edwards: “That man is as good as dead. Make sure you keep everything you said about my dad tomorrow.” 😳 #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/8CpaX1ZFsc
The champ isn't messing around 😳 @Leon_EdwardsMMA is ready for action tomorrow night! #UFC296 https://t.co/pVpyaZWpmu
Leon Edwards (170) vs Colby Covington (169.5) #UFC296 https://t.co/X1dweuoRK5
Sean Strickland just went OFF on Colby Covington for his insults to Leon Edwards 😳 #UFC296 | Saturday | TNT Sports Box Office https://t.co/gLvCol2Ub5
Strickland went IN on Colby Covington #UFC296 https://t.co/LLE1ibZ6JT
Sean Strickland calls out Colby Covington for his comments about Leon Edwards’ late father yesterday. #UFC296 #UFC #MMA
Did Colby Covington cross the line by referencing that Leon Edwards' father is in hell? #UFC #UFC296 #MMATwitter
'Absolutely disgusting': Fighters outraged by Colby Covington's #UFC296 presser comment about Leon Edwards' dead father https://t.co/ER10Rpak8Q
The final UFC main event of 2023 is OFFICIAL! ⚖️ Leon Edwards and Colby Covington have made weight for their #UFC296 title fight. https://t.co/vcTFEYaqqo
Champion Leon Edwards weighs in at 170 pounds for his #UFC296 title defense ⚖️ https://t.co/qJ1VTkwhiT
Your #UFC296 Main Event is COMPLETE 🥶 @Leon_EdwardsMMA comes in at 170lbs https://t.co/VBCW5Ivn8C
Our main event is official! 🏆 The Champion Leon Edwards weighs-in at 170lbs ⚖️ #UFC296 | Saturday | TNT Sports Box Office https://t.co/budxIubq3K
Leon Edwards (170) #UFC296 https://t.co/peo7plmKAR
#UFC296 weigh-in results: Champ Leon Edwards (@Leon_EdwardsMMA) – (170) Full coverage: https://t.co/wTiJbQY51B https://t.co/5APvHz5Zfx
Leon Edwards (170) #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/PE0oH8oQaG
#UFC296 weigh-in results: Leon Edwards (170) With Colby Covington also successfully making weight, Saturday’s welterweight championship main event is now official https://t.co/j0F8ALvHvH
Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington script leaked 👀 https://t.co/RZLwFvtjlG
Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington #UFC296 Press Conference Highlights https://t.co/bjt7tFM2Tn
Things KICKED OFF between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington 👀 #UFC296 | Saturday | TNT Sports Box Office https://t.co/JJTYeWIl2V
Main Event UFC Welterweight Championship Leon Edwards (C) vs Colby Covington #UFC296 https://t.co/PbsyCXRjZo
Leon Edwards threw a bottle at Colby Covington after Covington made a remark about Edwards' father at the #UFC296 press conference. https://t.co/WecTcUUls1