According to the retired veteran, the Briton’s victory showed that he deservedly holds the championship title in the welterweight division of the largest MMA promotion.
“I don’t know what Covington’s strategy was. I think the best plan for him was to use his stamina, get takedowns, and control from the top on the ground. However, Colby seemed to be afraid of Leon's punches and simply stayed away. I think we all came away from watching it with the understanding that Leon is the best in this category,” Middle Easy quotes Askren.
Let us remember that Edwards defeated Covington by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 296.
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