Leon Edwards is all set to take on Colby Covington at UFC 296 on December 16. “Rocky” is the current Welterweight Champion and will look to defend his title against the “Chaos.” Edwards is one of the most complete fighters in the division, with a great team working behind him. 

Team Renegade and coach Dave Lovell have played a massive role in the development of the Champion. As UFC 296 enters its final week, let’s look closely at the team working behind Rocky.

“Rocky” and his long-time association with coach Dave Lovell 

Coach Dave Lovell and Edwards go a long way back. The current champion holds Lovell in the light of a father figure, who helped him through a tough childhood. Lovell is known to be a harsh taskmaster and closely monitors everything Rocky does. The 32-year-old not only has a great coach but also a great team behind him. He currently trains at the Team Renegade MMA and has taken his game to the next level. 

Team Renegade MMA initially started as a Jiu-Jitsu gym but later became an MMA gym after Leon Edwards UTC gym was closed in 2018. The Jamaican and his team member, Tom Breeze, have been working hard to get in the best fighters from Birmingham into their gym. Fighting against the best in the business has helped them improve their game as well.

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While Edwards has already won a UFC gold, next in line is his brother Fabian, who is on the cusp of getting a middleweight shot at Bellator. Another of his teammates, Arnold Allen, is also eyeing a UFC featherweight gold bid. While Edwards is training under the watchful eyes of David Lovell, his next opponent will be a completely new challenge for the Jamaican. Let us look at what is in store for the current welterweight Champion. 

UFC 296- Leon ” Rocky” Edwards vs Colby ” Chaos” Covington

UFC 278 turned out to be the turning point for Leon Edward’s career. The Jamaican shocked many after he knocked out Kamaru Usman in the fifth round after completely getting dominated in the fight. Some believe Coach Lovell’s inspirational speech helped him turn things around in the final round, and Edwards was able to land the head kick, which put Usman to sleep.

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However, Edwards will face a completely different fighter this time in “Chaos.” Covington is famous for his conditioning and ability to speed up the pace in the final rounds of the fight. While many believe Edwards to be the favorite for the fight, few fans believe Covington can upset the Champion. With the Welterweight Title on the line, will Edwards be able to bring out his best game? Let us know in the comments below. 

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