Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington date: UK start time, full fight card and how to follow as Brit champion...

UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards goes through final preparations ahead of third fight with former champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London.

Leon Edwards will be out to make history when he defends his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296.

'Rocky' is bidding to become the first Brit in history to make two successful title defences as he headlines the final UFC pay-per-view show of the year.Covington hasn't fought since beating Jorge Masvidal over five rounds at UFC 272 in March 2022.Covington, whose previous two attempts at capturing UFC gold came in losing efforts to 'The Nigerian Nightmare', has been on aUFC 296 will take place on Saturday, December 16.

talkSPORT will have updates throughout fight week while talkSPORT.com will be on hand for the best of the reaction.Credit: Gettysaid: "The champ hasn't lost a fight in eight years and is coming off back-to-back wins over the greatest welterweight of all time - Kamaru Usman. "He's defending his title against Colby Covington, a relentless pressure fighter with unstoppable cardio."

Edwards was previously incensed that Covington was deemed worthy of a third shot at winning UFC gold.Chisora says Fury vs Ngannou will be a 'walkover' after seeing 'The Predator' training8+ New customers only. Opt in & bet via mobile up to £40 on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Card payments only. Click for T&Cs. begambleaware.

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