American mixed martial artist Colby Covington will defeat the British Leon Edwards in the main fight of the UFC 296 tournament, the Russian fighter told Vyacheslav Vasilyevsky .
The tournament will take place on December 16 in Las Vegas (USA). In the main event of the evening, Edwards will defend the UFC welterweight championship belt for the second time in his career.
“I won’t support anyone in this pair.” But I fought with Covington, he’s a versatile guy. He has the strength to become a champion in this weight. He fights, punches and breathes well. The American was interim champion, he can now beat Edwards. Although Leon proved a lot to everyone in his fights with Usman. But my prediction is that Covington will win,” Vasilevsky told .
Edwards has 21 wins and three losses in his MMA career, while Covington has 17 wins and three losses.
The UFC 296 tournament will be broadcast live on , starting December 17 at 6:00 Moscow time on the Match! channel. Fighter” – at 2:30 p.m.
Source : MatchTV
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