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Leon Edwards delivered the coldest line in UFC history at Colby Covington after weigh-ins, he's coming for his head

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Published 13:44 16 Dec 2023 GMT

Leon Edwards delivered the coldest line in UFC history at Colby Covington after weigh-ins, he's coming for his head

Leon Edwards means business.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Leon Edwards delivered one of the coldest lines in UFC history in response to Colby Covington's sick taunt.

Covington aimed a crass dig at Edwards' late father during their pre-fight press conference ahead of UFC 296.

The UFC welterweight champion launched a water bottle at his opponent and had to be restrained by security.

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Covington has come under fire for his swipe, with UFC middleweight title holder Sean Strickland launching an astonishing rant in defence of Edwards.

But the talking is now done as the next time Edwards and Covington meet it will be inside the famed Octagon.

Their final interaction came at the UFC 296 ceremonial weigh-ins, where they had a heated face-off before fight night.

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After squaring off against 'Chaos', the British star made one final comment.



Speaking to Joe Rogan, he said: "That man is as good as dead. Make sure you keep everything you said about my dad tomorrow."

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Edwards seems fired up ahead of making the second defence of his 170lbs crown at UFC 296.

Paddy Pimblett, who opens the main-card against Tony Ferguson, has also had his say on Covington's taunt.

The Liverpool fighter reckons the brash American went 'way too far' and hopes his fellow countryman does the business.

"That was way too far, I wanted to jump up and punch him in the back of the head," he said.

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"I wanted to hit him. That was way too far. You can't say something about someone's dad."

'The Baddy' added: "If someone said something about my nana of grandma, I'd jump up and punch them in the face.

"I hope he knocks [Covington] clean out. I hope he sends him to the shadow realm.

"I think he'll go out thinking of his dad and knock him clean out. I can't see Colby Covington lasting five rounds with him. I know he's got the cardio, he's got the takedowns."

Featured Image Credit: UFC

Topics: UFC, Leon Edwards, Colby Covington

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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