(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Colby Covington after UFC 296 loss? ) The final UFC title fight of 2023 saw the belt stay put around the waist of Leon Edwards with his defense against Colby Covington in the UFC 296 main event. Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) registered his second welterweight title defense with a somewhat uneventful unanimous decision victory over Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and now his undefeated streak sits at 13 consecutive fights. Related Social media reacts to Colby Covington's 'pitiful performance' in loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington at UFC 296: Best photos Although Belal Muhammad should be at the front of the line when it comes to the next title shot, Edwards (23-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) showed minimal interest in a rematch of their March 2021 fight that ended in a no contest due to an eye poke
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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for champ Leon Edwards after UFC 296 win? – MMA Junkie