In the UFC296 fight, Leon Edwards dominated most of the rounds against Colby Covington. Edwards showed agility and control, leading the dance and exchanging kicks, while Covington appeared tentative and failed to capitalize on opportunities. Although Covington improved in later rounds, it was too little too late, with Edwards ultimately winning the fight.
49-46 Edwards @MMADecisions. Covington takes round 5. Improved all the way through, but too little too late. #UFC296
Edwards opens round 5 with a high kick, but gets blocked. Covington still tentative. #UFC296
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
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
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. Edwards is light on his feet leading the dance and Covington has done nothing so far in 10 minutes #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 round 1. Covington very tentative so far. #UFC296