British UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards turned out to be heavier than the American Colby Covington ahead of the fight at UFC 296 in Las Vegas.
The weigh-in ceremony took place on Friday. Edwards’ weight is 77.1 kg, Covington’s is 76.8 kg. Both fighters reached the weight class limit. The welterweight belt will be on the line in the fight.
Covington has 17 wins and three losses in MMA. Edwards has 21 wins and three losses.
The UFC 296 tournament will be broadcast live on , broadcasting begins on December 17 at 06:00 Moscow time, and on Match! Fighter” – at 01:55 Moscow time.
Source : MatchTV
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