"Intense Clash: Leon Edwards and Colby Covington's Fiery Encounter at UFC 296"

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Colby Covington insulted UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards' late father during the pre-fight press conference for UFC 296, nearly causing a physical altercation. Edwards threw a water bottle at Covington and security rushed to separate them. Edwards expressed his disdain for Covington but stated that the fight hasn't turned personal. The fighters were kept apart during the faceoff, and they will settle their beef in the main event on Saturday night.
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