Leon Edwards defended his welterweight title against Colby Covington in the #UFC296 main event. Edwards dominated the fight, securing a unanimous decision victory with scores of 49-46 on all three judges' cards. Covington claimed he won rounds 3, 4, and 5, but Edwards criticized him for making excuses. Edwards also revealed his emotional struggle due to Covington's use of his father's death for entertainment. Covington, on the other hand, blamed the judges' bias, citing his support for Trump. He also claimed to have broken his foot in the first 30 seconds of the fight, a claim that has been met with skepticism.
'THEY HATE ME': UFC star Colby Covington says his support for Trump cost him the title fight. https://t.co/NA3jeiEE3p https://t.co/focPkDuu5m
Colby Covington claims biased judges cost him title at UFC 296: 'They hate me because I support Trump' https://t.co/Qy1sfuJPU6
Colby Covington cites foot injury as one of two reasons he lost to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 More below 👇 https://t.co/J0yQHhz02O
Colby Covington claims he broke his foot early in Leon Edwards loss | https://t.co/kkNK7N920G https://t.co/j6UoSwunRR
Colby Covington broke his foot in round one vs Leon Edwards at #UFC 296. https://t.co/cXRcCaGlvH
Colby Covington now claims he was injured early in his loss to Leon Edwards 🤕 https://t.co/jdb2roAhW7
Is this the last time we see Colby Covington fight for a title? #UFC296 #MorningKombat w/ @lthomasnews & @bcampbell is available here: https://t.co/VVkFXOBvTU https://t.co/u026ufGLEe
Since Colby Covington said he broke his foot vs Leon Edwards in the first 30 seconds… Let’s rewatch the first 30 seconds, There’s no possible way that’s true unless he broke it while walking… https://t.co/Esrw201fKB
Colby Covington claims he broke his foot in ‘the first 30 seconds’ of Leon Edwards fight at UFC 296 Full story: https://t.co/aWOxs5m1JL https://t.co/SRyiQvUsli
Colby Covington claims he broke his foot in ‘the first 30 seconds’ of Leon Edwards fight at UFC 296 https://t.co/d3XVutp3y8
Colby Covington shows up to PBD podcast in a walking boot and says he broke his foot in the first 30 seconds of his fight with Leon Edwards at #UFC296. 👀 “I broke my foot in the first 30 seconds of the fight,” Covington said on the PBD podcast. “People don’t know about [it]… https://t.co/prfR2xLDWa
Colby Covington is in a walking boot and says he broke his foot in the first 30 seconds of his fight with Leon Edwards…so let’s take a look at the tape… Wow! Looks horrible! https://t.co/UUKToG8Vy9
Colby Covington blames loss at #UFC296 on public support for Donald Trump. 👀 “I think they stacked the deck against us because they don’t want we the people to have control of this country again, and that’s what Trump stands for.” #UFC #MMA https://t.co/p0ocpkz4xJ
Colby Covington doubles down on BASELESS claim that he lost UFC 296 main event to Leon Edwards over his support for Trump: 'They don't want people to control this country again' https://t.co/eEmAlb3Fy1 https://t.co/a6Ov0z4izx
Colby Covington doubles down on this ridiculous claim #UFC296 https://t.co/Gt4pjIeqpM
#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 is on Fox News claiming the judges gave Leon Edwards the win because he’s a Trump supporter 😅 https://t.co/o7qy5XTgEY
ROCKY DOMINATES COLBY! 💥💣 Official fight highlights as Leon 'Rocky' Edwards settled his grudge match with Colby Covington at #UFC296 🇬🇧🇯🇲🏆 https://t.co/EEO0y0RSkn
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
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 defeated Colby Covington at UFC 296 READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/CSNzzl0Lpb https://t.co/sys77JoG7P
Colby Covington Does A Whole Lotta Nothing, Leon Edwards Easily Retains His Welterweight Championship In UFC 296 Main Event https://t.co/wrbBzx2kfD https://t.co/QyIPJ8MLRz
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
What's next for Colby Covington after his lackluster performance last night? #UFC296 https://t.co/o3qktnhXRr
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
Colby Covington rates UFC 296 performance, blames Leon Edwards loss on judges’ bias https://t.co/wIu8v5pVOC
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
ICYMI: Leon Edwards dominated Colby Covington through 5 rounds to retain his UFC welterweight title. #UFC296 https://t.co/ihjgQD2Zk2
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
Leon Edwards was surprised that Colby didn't put pressure on him like he has against past opponents and was expecting him to charge forward. Edwards feels like Covington never came out of his shell.
Colby Covington is LIVE at the #UFC296 post-fight press conference. WATCH HERE ➡️ https://t.co/rxvG0JE1Cu https://t.co/hOHqIEWfFz
Leon Edwards cruises to victory over lethargic Colby Covington in UFC 296 main event https://t.co/YNsnccM5iU
Colby Covington talked a ton of trash before #UFC296, was unprepared when it came time to fight, lost badly and then claimed he won. Sounds familiar.
#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
Colby Covington really has to go back to the drawing board as his MAGA gimmick blew up in his face this week and his performance was sub-par and is probably never getting a Welterweight Title fight again #UFC296
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
Colby Covington's #UFC296 performance drew criticism 😬 https://t.co/7GQJp6FHWB
Colby Covington thinks he was robbed of a victory against Leon Edwards in the #UFC296 main event. https://t.co/jeHHwkeXL8
Colby Covington turns on the crowd. #UFC296 https://t.co/Kuzp1PCQLX
'No way he thinks he won': Social media reacts to Colby Covington's 'pitiful performance' in #UFC296 loss to Leon Edwards https://t.co/XBKjBdRE8G
#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
🗣️ Leon Edwards: "This fight was very emotional for me. This guy used my dad's death for entertainment, he used my dad's murder as entertainment. It took a lot for me to calm down, stay focused." #UFC296 #UFC #MMA
Colby Covington really has to go back to the drawing board as he is MAGA gimmick blew up in his face this week and his performance was sub-par and is probably never getting a Welterweight Title fight again #UFC296
"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
AND STILL 🏆 Leon Edwards retains the UFC welterweight title following a dominant performance at #UFC296 https://t.co/PaCMiRnV7Y
Leon Edwards says that he was backstage crying after Colby Covington used his Father's murder as entertainment #UFC296
AND STILLLLLLL LEON EDWARDS #UFC296 https://t.co/ZoZG0XzIjK
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
Colby Covington trying to get people to think he won the fight #UFC296 https://t.co/ZYabGk1pok
#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: Leon Edwards def. Colby Covington via UD. 49-46 x 3. And still. And it was never in doubt.
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
Colby Covington same energy #UFC296 https://t.co/zXshbhkrmA
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
48-47 Edwards #UFC296
Leon Edwards 🟥vs🟦 Colby Covington => Score Round #5 #UFC #UFC296 #MMATwitter
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
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
Colby Covington tonight #UFC296 https://t.co/GVejBkDIfo
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
Broken toe for Covington? Edwards dominating #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
Colby Covington opens up round 3 with a takedown attempt but slips. Jon Anik noted Brandon Royval also had issues inside the octagon. The fight is slowly picking up and Colby Covington finally gets a takedown as Leon Edwards makes a mistake! They stand up and Leon Edwards takes…
LEON EDWARDS JUST TOOK DOWN COLBY COVINGTON!!! 😤 #UFC296
Leon Edwards taking down Colby Covington just for shits and giggles is hilarious #UFC296
Edwards secures the takedown on Covington on R3 👀 #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
Did Colby Covington forget he can wrestle? #UFC296
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
10-9 Edwards in Round 1 #UFC296
Easy 10-9 for Edwards in the slow-paced R1. #UFC296
Leon Edwards 🟥vs🟦 Colby Covington => Score Round #1 #UFC #UFC296 #MMATwitter
10-9 Edwards #UFC296
Leon Edwards is remaining patient early. He’s not fighting with emotion early but if he stumbles Colby expect as many strikes as he can get in before Herb Dean stops it. Other side Colby Covington is starting slower than normal. #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
Colby Covington greets Donald Trump before stepping into the cage at #UFC296 https://t.co/05z0g1ZVnM
Colby Covington shares a moment with Donald Trump after walking out for the #UFC296 main event. https://t.co/tjoDQlL2cH
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