Leon Edwards ‘Runs Through’ Colby Covington: As the highly anticipated UFC 292 approaches, fighters and experts have been sharing their insights and predictions for the event’s marquee matchups. Among them, rising welterweight contender Ian Garry has boldly said that Leon Edwards will “absolutely run through” Colby Covington.
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UFC 292 Media Day
During the UFC 292 media day, where athletes from the main card and preliminary lineup spoke to reporters, Ian Garry Spoke about Leon Edwards and Colby Covington’s rivalry. Garry emphasized that Covington’s most notable achievement has been losing twice to current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. With conviction, Garry stated that Edwards would dominate Covington and emerge victorious.
Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman share a strong mutual dislike, which intensified after two UFC bouts. Their initial encounter at UFC 245 was a stand-up battle, surprising given their wrestling backgrounds. Despite both being skilled wrestlers, they avoided takedowns. Usman showcased superior boxing, breaking Covington’s jaw and securing a victory by dropping him twice in the fifth round.
Usman lived up to his promise of dominance, triumphing over Covington in their first fight. They met again at UFC 268 a year later, resulting in another memorable showdown. Usman seized control early, knocking Covington down twice in the second round. Covington, undeterred, escalated his aggression in later rounds, leading the fight to go the distance.
UFC 292 is set to take place on August 19, 2023, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The event features a stacked main card that will be broadcast on pay-per-view, following the preliminary fights available on ESPN and ESPN+. The headlining bout showcases bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling defending his title against rising star Sean O’Malley.
As UFC 292 approaches, the welterweight showdown between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington has captivated fans and experts alike.
As fight night unfolds, fans will eagerly witness whether Edwards can solidify his contender status or if Covington can stage a comeback and reclaim his position among the division’s elite.
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