UFC 296 play-by-play and live results (6:30 p.m. ET)

LAS VEGAS – UFC 296 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT).

UFC 296 takes place at T-Mobile Arena. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and early prelims on ESPN+.

In the main event, welterweight champion Leon Edwards (21-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) puts his title on the line for the second time when he meets former interim champ Colby Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC). In the co-feature, flyweight titleholder Alexandre Pantoja (26-5 MMA, 10-3 UFC) meets challenger Brandon Royval (15-6 MMA, 5-2 UFC).

Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET for the early prelims on ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN2 and 10 p.m. for the main card on pay-per-view. You also can get behind-the-scenes coverage and other event notes from on-site reporters Nolan King (@mma_kings) and Ken Hathaway (@1kenhathawayz) on X.

Enjoy the fights, everyone.