Leon Edwards Dominates Colby Covington in UFC 296 Victory

Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington via unanimous decision in a one-sided performance at UFC 296, successfully defending his UFC welterweight title for the second time. Edwards showcased his superior athleticism, picking Covington apart with leg kicks and landing clean strikes from the outside. The tension between the fighters escalated at the prefight news conference, with Covington making disrespectful comments about Edwards' late father. Edwards expressed his emotional response to the comments but managed to stay focused and secure the victory. With this win, Edwards extends his unbeaten streak to 13 fights, while Covington attributes his performance to ring rust.
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