The UFC 296 main event saw Leon Edwards retain his Welterweight Championship with a dominant performance against Colby Covington. Belal Muhammad criticized the fight, calling it a 'joke to the division.' Sean Strickland's altercation with Dricus Du Plessis during the event has sparked controversy. Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett's win has raised concerns about his future due to his injured legs. Jon Jones and Alexandre Pantoja have expressed admiration for Edwards' victory, with Jones offering him a motorcycle as a gift. The aftermath of the event has led to discussions about the future matchups and rankings in the UFC.
Leon Edwards gave Jon Jones a gift suggestion 😅 #UFC296 (h/t @JonnyBones @Leon_edwardsmma) https://t.co/qtoA4X06bR
Michael Chandler: Colby Covington 'should be fighting on the prelims' after #UFC296 performance https://t.co/BCaRvwuB4R https://t.co/9vgKQjlMKR
Heck of a Morning: Will Colby Covington be able to bounce back after forgettable UFC 296 performance? https://t.co/7iibb4c9Gm
Henry Cejudo says Sean Strickland pulled 'b*tch move' by attacking Dricus Du Plessis at #UFC296 https://t.co/Gz1gmJCspQ https://t.co/TDHT2hxpim
Ray Longo sounds off on 'total f*cking misfit' Colby Covington following #UFC296 pre-fight antics https://t.co/csVBFB51Pe https://t.co/3qUwUmrzRv
Brand new Ringer P4P MMA rankings are here, and Leon is moving on up... https://t.co/21PnlWmvLm
🚨| Shavkat Rakhmonov has moved up to #3 at welterweight following his win over Wonderboy at #UFC296. Colby Covington falls to #5 after his loss to Leon Edwards. #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/BjVmNgTkhA
Sean Strickland moves up to No. 7 spot in #UFC pound for pound rankings following fist fight with Dricus Du Plessis at #UFC296. 👏📈 via @JohnMorgan_MMA https://t.co/Gw4ZAIBj0N
Gilbert Burns’ wife, Bruna, spoke about the Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis brawl. 📰 https://t.co/9yp4kwxxtY (via @guicruzzz) https://t.co/BfTV4Yt2XK
Leon Edwards put a beating on Colby Covington at UFC 296. How high does he rise in this month’s pound-for-pound rankings? @ChuckMindenhall and the @ringer MMA crew weighs in: https://t.co/m4GO71eCui
Leon Edwards has not lost an MMA fight in 8️⃣ years 🤯🔥 @Leon_edwardsmma - our champion 🪨 🏆 #UFC296 https://t.co/jb56OWfJd6
Video: Can Leon Edwards reach Georges St-Pierre's UFC welterweight title defense record? (via @MikeBohn, @dannyseguratv, @MMAAjunkieGeorge, @thegoze) https://t.co/KJTYmH3uPG https://t.co/Ui0UmIXcfl
Gilbert Burns’ wife reacts to Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis UFC 296 brawl https://t.co/5CkeuXTECI
Do you agree with Matt Brown about Colby Covington? 🤔 📰 https://t.co/CdcqVoEpx3 (via @DamonMartin) https://t.co/9OOiRic3PD
Joe Rogan critical of Leon Edwards' 'ego-based decisions' in #UFC296 win over Colby Covington https://t.co/4z44Lnp2kE https://t.co/lfx6t48RRg
"This a**hole. That’s who." Dana White had a great reaction to Sean Strickland's beatdown of Dricus Du Plessi. WATCH: https://t.co/acvghB0hNp https://t.co/qgydnkm4jy
Shavkat Rakhmonov will be your next welterweight champion. #UFC296 #MorningKombat w/ @lthomasnews & @bcampbell is available here: https://t.co/VVkFXOBvTU https://t.co/yQzAeFl1m5
Craig Jones has the best take on Colby Covington and the U.S. I’ve heard thus far. https://t.co/OfIcKIoS5L
Matt Brown done with Colby Covington after UFC 296: ‘I think I speak for everyone, we don’t really care if we see him again or not’ https://t.co/MWZFW6HHFJ
Game recognises game 🏆🏆 @leon_edwardsmma 🤝 @jonnybones #UFC296 https://t.co/xh3BQfKNqc
Morning Report: Robert Whittaker thought ‘weird little scuffle’ between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis was ‘staged’ https://t.co/vaY9iBHPqP
Leon Edwards responds to Jon Jones' offer to buy him a motorcycle after Covington win | https://t.co/Cal1xF5TvT https://t.co/xxt0gToZHe
.@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
Tale of two Tony Ferguson’s 12-0 Longest Win streak 0-7 Current losing streak Is it time to retire or one more fight? #UFC https://t.co/QBokPTFOZz
Paddy Pimblett fires brutal warning to Logan Paul after MMA call-out More below 👇 https://t.co/4WqJePQCaC
Dana White thinks it's time for Tony Ferguson to hang up the gloves after his 7th straight loss. https://t.co/4fCIh89fzM
Updated #UFC Men's Pound-For-Pound Rankings. For winning the street fight Strickland is up 1 spot. https://t.co/6Txi7S4uXV
Tony Ferguson releases statement after Paddy Pimblett loss at UFC 296 https://t.co/N1AfZ0bwYa
Paddy Pimblett sends chilling message to Logan Paul after MMA fight call-out See here 👇 https://t.co/4WqJePQCaC
Ray Longo came straight after Colby Covington Long Island style lol. Too funny 😂 https://t.co/CrLusHGdxL
Dana White wasn't down with Colby Covington's "nasty" pre-#UFC296 trash talk 🗣️ https://t.co/Ew3lfZymSV
Morning Report: Israel Adesanya reacts to ‘s*** show’ scuffle between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis https://t.co/3ZF5pOgqmN
Shavkat Rakhmonov has moved to #3 at 170 lbs after his win over Wonderboy Colby Covington has fallen to #5 after his loss to Leon Edwards per @JohnMorgan_MMA https://t.co/u2XggNqNJO
Leon Edwards turns down Jon Jones offer for a new motorcycle to show his appreciation for defeating Colby Covington.. But Rocky tells Jones he will take a Rolex instead. #UFC #MMA https://t.co/uJYXmmoAyW
Ray Longo with quite possibly the greatest Colby Covington impression of all time 😂 “I think he cost Trump the election.” (🎥: Anik and Florian Podcast YouTube) https://t.co/ZUUDZQXCa2
Islam Makhachev wants Leon Edwards’ belt after “bullsh*t” #UFC296 fight with Colby Covington. https://t.co/suaVFCAvDq
Shavkat @Rakhmonov1994 is now the No. 3 contender in #UFC's welterweight division, moving up two spots in latest update following his #UFC296 win over Stephen Thompson. Additionally, Colby Covington drops two spots following his loss in night's main event and now sits at No. 5. https://t.co/yC4MvrYqTp
Ray Longo GOING OFF on Colby Covington spitting all facts 🔥 https://t.co/CZD1C4743S
Who should fight #UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards next? Belal or Shavkat 🤔 https://t.co/pTynocvQgO
LONGO GOES OFF ON COLBY https://t.co/rwmrl8E82P https://t.co/BMvFxnjv6f
Dana White: Colby Covington 'looked slow and old' in loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 https://t.co/Nbuwa206Kh https://t.co/YBzBsdI2gR
What's Next: UFC 296 Winners via @JamieTheoMMA #MMA #UFC #UFC296 https://t.co/DT8hvhao1m
What's Next: UFC 296 Losers via @the3els #MMA #UFC #UFC296 https://t.co/db1eGri508
How Colby Covington compares to Chael Sonnen. #UFC296 #MorningKombat w/ @lthomasnews & @bcampbell is available here: https://t.co/VVkFXOBvTU https://t.co/JgCaMb4Nvp
Paddy Pimblett questions why 'stupid bastard' Rafael dos Anjos called him out after #UFC296 https://t.co/hcTCGObFXV https://t.co/tYhLYP4Tzl
Paddy Pimblett sends chilling message to Logan Paul after MMA fight call-out See here 👇 https://t.co/4WqJePQ4l4
Jon Jones offers incredible gift to Leon Edwards after UFC title defence See more 👇 https://t.co/mu6icimB9R
Was Leon Edwards fair or foul to dismiss Belal Muhammad as his next challenger? And who else would be next? @MikeBohn weighs in on the future of 170 after #UFC296. https://t.co/7phdGHz06x
Saturday night @Rakhmonov1994's six-fight finish streak became the longest active finish streak in the UFC. It's also the longest finish streak in UFC welterweight history. #UFC296 https://t.co/N3S4HSbdM0
Alexandre Pantoja speaks on his respect for Leon Edwards #TheMMAHour @arielhelwani https://t.co/nF67yZF8Gy
Daniel Cormier: Leon Edwards dominant vs. Colby Covington at #UFC296, but performance 'left me wanting a little more' https://t.co/dtbyfbZuW5
"To see Leon [Edwards] win, you can say the world is going in the right direction." Alexandre Pantoja talks about his respect for Edwards and their similar family stories 🏆 #TheMMAHour https://t.co/to9rPxKbEt
Islam Makhachev was not impressed by Leon Edwards’ win over Colby Covington at UFC 296. 👀 https://t.co/ebvM77TuxJ https://t.co/5BtjcRrnCv
Alexandre Pantoja shows his respect to Brandon Royval 🥹 #TheMMAHour | @arielhelwani https://t.co/0KbgCFTtPi
Colby Covington lost but MMA fans won... Here is why | UFC 296: Edwards ... https://t.co/M37WiSTm3i via @YouTube
Paddy Pimblett’s 2011 tweet to Dana White goes viral after latest win See here 👇 https://t.co/168mFgLJvs
Ariel Helwani: Belal has to be next. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/IX7q8Rxovv
Tony Ferguson sends a message to his “fams” and supporters following his unanimous decision loss to Paddy Pimblett at #UFC296. ❤️💯 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/eBJxJK6lyG
Dana White is right. Tony needs to hang ‘em up. https://t.co/lllC6Vfqc7
From the pod: Colby Covington has ALWAYS been second best. https://t.co/FAcFpv8BU4
If Belal Muhammad is infact Leon Edwards’ next title defense, how would you place the odds for this matchup? As of today, Betonlineag has Leon as a -400 (1/4) betting favorite against +300 (3/1) for Belal. Thoughts? https://t.co/rWybUrvoLD
Dana White criticizes Colby Covington after UFC 296 loss: ‘Just looked slow and old tonight’ https://t.co/gSH14CVq2s https://t.co/Knv0GGV8wZ
Is Tony Ferguson done or did he buy himself one more? #UFC296 #MorningKombat w/ @lthomasnews & @bcampbell is available here: https://t.co/qPx48lfmFi https://t.co/dmQDPUFDd4
Belal Muhammad: Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington at #UFC296 'was a joke to the division' https://t.co/CKjqgKFUEC
Dana White criticizes Colby Covington after UFC 298 loss: ‘Just looked slow and old tonight’ https://t.co/0mTglGSbrc
Book Edwards vs Muhammad and Rakhmonov vs Covington. #UFC296 #MorningKombat w/ @lthomasnews & @bcampbell is available here: https://t.co/qPx48lfmFi https://t.co/wTIqMClnRo
Comparing Chael to Colby. #UFC296 #MorningKombat w/ @lthomasnews & @bcampbell is available here: https://t.co/qPx48lfmFi https://t.co/UcWVzWFeuT
Was this a bad performance or is Colby Covington done? #UFC296 #MorningKombat w/ @lthomasnews & @bcampbell is available here: https://t.co/qPx48lfmFi https://t.co/zACt6Sfuwa
Leon Edwards moves past Jon Jones in MMA Fighting's pound-for-pound rankings https://t.co/IZmwgvg0wH https://t.co/p2eEiNvrrq
On To the Next One: What’s next for Leon Edwards, Colby Covington after UFC 296? https://t.co/VbaKK2R7s4
Colby Covington joined rare company by losing a third title shot at #UFC296 vs. Leon Edwards, leaving questions about his future. @MikeBohn discusses what's next for "Chaos." https://t.co/ymidpbR1g8
My post-fight takeaways from #UFC296 are live… - Dana’s call for Ferguson to retire - Is Shavkat the best in the world at 170? - Covington’s dead title hopes - Leon shuts down Belal rematch: Fair or foul? https://t.co/BHwMvtdA8V
Israel Adesanya sarcastic in response to Sean Strickland's brawl with Dricus Du Plessis: 'I like a sh*t show' https://t.co/70UVpxjuGt https://t.co/tZTK22aTiY
Leon Edwards has a new motorcycle coming his way courtesy of Jon Jones 🏍 #UFC296 (h/t @JonnyBones) https://t.co/iK20tGxGE1
Leon Edwards is building a legacy 👏🏆 (h/t @marcraimondi) #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/E3j3GcAnP9
Jon Jones revels in Colby Covington's #UFC296 loss after predicting in Feb. 2020 that his ex-roommate would be exposed as a "rotten person." https://t.co/klpuYD6ZPQ
MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Leon Edwards boots Jon Jones out of top 3 https://t.co/et0aFUDTHo
Tony Ferguson releases statement after Paddy Pimblett loss at UFC 296 https://t.co/mTbxS7bD9K
Jon Jones shows his appreciation for Leon Edwards' win over Colby Covington 🎁😁 https://t.co/jDLg8uVnMZ
Merry christmas from the GOAT 🐐🎄 @JonnyBones 🤝 @Leon_edwardsmma #UFC296 https://t.co/jzEw35BxNS
Jon Jones gives Leon Edwards plenty of praise for his dominant win over, Jones’ college roommate, Colby Covington. Jones wants to send Leon a Christmas gift for doing so 😂 https://t.co/nkZIOHNkEu
Ferguson Releases Statement Following Latest UFC 296 Loss https://t.co/c2VQpIduAn
Morning Report: Israel Adesanya reacts to ‘s*** show’ scuffle between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis https://t.co/MFotIBOGKU
Tony Ferguson releases statement in wake of seventh consecutive defeat | https://t.co/lTmdsEosXf https://t.co/Jg9rBNAhuL
"This a**hole. That’s who." Dana White had a great reaction to Sean Strickland's beatdown of Dricus Du Plessi. WATCH: https://t.co/acvghAZJXR https://t.co/iMJCZurjkx
Leon Edwards , I couldn’t be more happy for you. As an American champion in this game, I salute you, that was truly a job well done. Let me know if I can gift you a motorcycle or something for Christmas. Feel like I owe you one🙂
Leon Edwards takes a hard pass on a Belal Muhammad title rematch after #UFC296. https://t.co/xntQF6NM6o
Paddy Pimblett's ankle balloons up after thrashing Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 See here 👇 https://t.co/lvtNKNGUPz
Sean Strickland dishes out the facts on Colby Covington. https://t.co/oS63YshVKV
Sean Strickland moves Gilbert Burns’ son out of the way before attacking Dricus du Plessis See more 👇 https://t.co/KOHjV6rb62
Leon Edwards cried in ‘rage’ after Colby Covington used his dad’s death ‘as entertainment’ https://t.co/sNyHrwNKnC https://t.co/H6c4C2nwjG
New interview with Leon Edwards https://t.co/PVLwSqegFo Subscribe to my channel if you guys like my UFC interviews <3 https://t.co/hwxjkEavFp
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
UFC's Dana White takes blame for Sean Strickland-Dricus Du Plessis melee: 'How f---ing stupid is that?' https://t.co/ED7kzCUmde
6️⃣ biggest takeaways from #UFC296: Is Dana White right to request Tony Ferguson's retirement? (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/Tq0kDZR4sQ
6️⃣ biggest takeaways from #UFC296: Is Dana White right to request Tony Ferguson's retirement? (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/B8KIRBNqmA https://t.co/GKMNqdFo4q
which is most likely to happen next for Leon Edwards? 📍Main Event in UK vs Belal in Summer 📍Co-Main UFC 300 vs Belal 📍Main Event Vs Shavkat presented by @DrinkMonaco https://t.co/UZsdQQyLFd
Leon Edwards and Alexander Volkanovski celebrating in a nightclub in Vegas last night 🏆🤝💨 📸 @olavstubberud #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/lg7SAzSAdG
Leon Edwards and Alexander Volkanovski celebrating in a nightclub in Vegas last night 🏆🤝💨 #UFC296 https://t.co/NHU8duX5Dj
Matches To Make After UFC 296 https://t.co/8rONCnMezP
Leon Edwards showed champions class this week. A true inspiration to many. ❤️ (h/t @SandhuMMA) #UFC296 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/sWJBgwnCeu
Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis had the most memorable fight of the year at UFC 296 ... thing it, it wasn't in the octagon. Watch here: https://t.co/1RJeXXdPFZ https://t.co/cCXYcS9v1j
Colby Covington: one of the worst anticipated performances ever? presented by @DrinkMonaco https://t.co/tm1Wnabvs5
Colby Covington: one of the worst anticipated performances ever? presented by @DrinkMonaco https://t.co/V3jyQ0NXZj
Alexandre Pantoja explains why you'll never hear him trash talk, unlike Colby Covington #UFC296 https://t.co/fSdfnb9Ua0
Gilbert Burns’ wife confirms @SStricklandMMA was nothing but polite en route to Dricus at #UFC296 😂 https://t.co/wBoHMUJFOF
Gilbert Burns’ wife confirms @stricklandmma was nothing but polite en route to Dricus at #UFC296 😂 https://t.co/hNCK12NOos
Leon Edwards cried in ‘rage’ after Colby Covington used his dad’s death ‘as entertainment’ https://t.co/p9Bkyz46ui https://t.co/oZHlpaXmWs
It appears Colby Covington is, and always has been, a fraud. 🎥: https://t.co/olDK0mYb67 https://t.co/emydZHb6oy
We couldn’t have said it better, @AdamCatterall 🇬🇧💙 Announce Leon for Sports Personality of the Year 🏆 #UFC296 https://t.co/1Odggu9pkC
Sean Strickland asks Gilbert Burns’ son to move before attacking Dricus du Plessis More here 👇 https://t.co/KOHjV6rb62
Opening odds for Leon Edward's potential next opponent 🚨 He's a massive favourite in a rematch against Belal Muhammad ✌️ It's a Pick'Em against undefeated phenom Shavkat Rakhmonov 👀 (odds via @betonline_ag) https://t.co/ms98T6hLAj
Did Colby Covington go too far with his comments? Discussing now https://t.co/cGMYQsCMzE
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Colby Covington after #UFC296 loss? (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/moVd8rSSuh
Full altercation via the UFC broadcast of Sean Strickland and Dricius Du Plessis https://t.co/3bGmfiNltD
Fans fear for Paddy Pimblett's future after seeing his legs following UFC win More here 👇 https://t.co/lvtNKNGn01
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for champ Leon Edwards after #UFC296 title defense? (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/4BQocZZufH
Do you agree with Belal Muhammad on the #UFC296 main event? 🤔 📰 https://t.co/nOyJhnQv5h https://t.co/5aEQWpOKQ3
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
Belal Muhammad trashes Leon Edwards, Colby Covington after UFC 296: ‘Honestly, it was a joke to the division’ https://t.co/f1fyEMs61u