Friday, Dec 15, 2023
UFC 296: Leon Edwards Throws Water Bottle at Colby Covington Following Comment About Deceased Father
Edwards and Covington (right)(image via UFC/YouTube)
By FCF Staff
Leon Edwards and Colby Covington are in the headlines, following an ugly and heated incident at the pre-fight press conference for UFC 296.
Covington is booked to challenge the welterweight champion at Saturday’s card, which is taking place in Las Vegas. During the press conference, Edwards threw a water bottle at Covington, after the controversial fighter remarked about the champion’s deceased father.
Highlights from that incident, as well as the rest of the presser are below. The UFC’s highlight package did not include Covington’s remark or the incident that followed.
posted by FCF Staff @ 10:50 am
