UFC 296

UFC 296 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that took place on December 16, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. The event featured a welterweight championship bout as its headline fight, with Leon Edwards defending his title against Colby Covington. The co-main event featured a flyweight title bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval. The card also included several other notable fights within various weight classes. Typical of UFC numbered events, it was broadcast live on pay-per-view and streaming platforms, following preliminary bouts broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+.