Britain's Edwards cruises to title defence

Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title, cruising to victory over Colby Covington at UFC 296 in Las Vegas.

An emotional Edwards then criticised Covington, who had made a crass comment about the Briton's late father in the fight build-up.

"This guy used my dad's murder as entertainment," said Edwards.

"It took a lot for me to calm down. I spoke to my mum and my team and shut it all down.

"After the press conference, I was crying back stage because of the rage. You can't use my dad's death."

More to follow.