The odds are out as Leon Edwards has his next Welterweight title defense lined up against former interim champion Colby Covington. This bout is now scheduled to take place on December 16th from the T-Mobile Arena.
Odds Provided by BetOnline.ag accurate as of 9/21/2023 5:45 PM EST
These odds mean a bettor would need to risk $125 on Leon Edwards to win $100; meanwhile, a $100 bet on Colby Covington would win $105.
Dana White has said that this was the plan for the Welterweight title ever since the last defense of the belt at UFC 286 earlier this year. Leon Edwards was victorious at UFC 286, defending his title for the first time with a unanimous decision over Kamaru Usman in their third matchup. Colby Covington gets this shot after some time off since his UFC 272 victory over Jorge Masvidal, where he dominated for five rounds.
Odds from FightOdds.io
Leon Edwards (+225) vs. Kamaru Usman (-265) UFC 286 – Win
Leon Edwards (+315) vs. Kamaru Usman (-345) UFC 278 – Win
Leon Edwards (-460) vs. Nate Diaz (+410) UFC 263 – Win
Leon Edwards (-260) vs. Belal Muhammad (+245) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad - NC
Leon Edwards (-105) vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (-105) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Dos Anjos – Win
Odds from FightOdds.io
Colby Covington (-295) vs. Jorge Masvidal (+265) UFC 272 – Win
Colby Covington (+250) vs. Kamaru Usman (-275) UFC 268 – Loss
Colby Covington (-325) vs. Tyron Woodley (+295) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley – Win
Colby Covington (+165) vs. Kamaru Usman (-175) UFC 245 – Loss
Colby Covington (-290) vs. Robbie Lawler (+260) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler – Win
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