The highly anticipated UFC 296 is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be an electrifying night. Here’s how to watch every fight live on Saturday night.
Headlining the event is the welterweight championship bout between defending champ Leon Edwards and the formidable Colby Covington. This showdown, set to take place on December 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, promises to be a clash of titans.
How to watch UFC 296
For those eager to catch all the action, the only way to watch UFC 296 live in the United States is through ESPN+ Pay-Per-View.
The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET, following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+ starting at 8 p.m., and early prelims at 6:30 p.m.
To ensure you don’t miss a second of the action, get ESPN+ here. If you’re looking to watch the prelims, they’re available on ESPN2 and ESPN+
Emmett is looking to rebound after losses to Yair Rodriguez and Ilia Topuria, while Mitchell is coming off a decision win over Dan Ige.
UFC 296 Event Details
- Date: Saturday, December 16
- Start Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN+ PPV
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
UFC 296 Fight Card
Main Card – 10pm ET on ESPN+ PPV
- Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington
- Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval
- Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson
- Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett
- Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell
Prelims – 8pm ET on ESPN+
- Alonzo Menifield vs. Dustin Jacoby
- Irene Aldana vs. Karol Rosa
- Cody Garbrandt vs. Brian Kelleher
- Casey O’Neill vs. Arianne Lipski
Early Prelims – 6:30pm ET on ESPN+
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Cody Durden
- Andre Fili vs. Lucas Almeida
- Martin Buday vs. Shamil Gaziev
UFC 296 preview
Edwards, hailing from the UK, boasts a record of 21 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no contest. He’s riding a wave of momentum, undefeated in his last 12 fights. Edwards’ remarkable victory over Kamaru Usman in his last outing solidified his spot as a top-tier welterweight.
His opponent, the American brawler Covington, holds a record of 17 wins and 3 losses. Known for his relentless pressure and striking prowess, Covington is no stranger to the title scene. This fight marks his third attempt at seizing the welterweight crown, following two tough losses to Usman.
But that’s not all. The co-main event features Alexandre Pantoja defending his flyweight title against Brandon Royval. Also on the main card are exciting matchups like Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson, Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett, and Josh Emmett vs. Bryce Mitchell.
So, mark your calendars for December 16, and get ready for an unforgettable night of fights.