Colby Covington
Last fightLossvs Joaquin Buckley
TKO (doctor's stoppage) (R3 · 4:42)UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley
- Pro record 17-5-0
- UFC record 12-5-0
- Outside the UFC 5-0-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
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Colby Covington Takes New Shots at Jon Jones in Recent Interview
Colby Covington and Jon Jones go back and forth once again! Old college friends turn UFC superstars carried the grudges overtime and still to this day are bitter towards each other, Colby Covington in a recent interview brought up past controversies surrounding Jones and took personal shots at the former Champion Covington has always been one of the most discussed voices in the UFC space with his thrash talking moments going completely viral and this one was no different Did Colby go too far?
Covington unhappy about defending RAF title in Abu Dhabi vs. Chimaev
Colby Covington says he is not pleased that his Real American Freestyle cruiserweight crossover title defense against Khamzat Chimaev will take place in Abu Dhabi on November 14. Covington, who won the belt by beating Arman Tsarukyan in July and defended it against Belal Muhammad, argued that the American-based promotion should keep its champion's bouts on U.S. soil. He also accused Chimaev of caring more about cash grabs than the growth of the company.
Tsarukyan faces Neiman Gracie at RAF Abu Dhabi; Blades-Mir title fight added
Arman Tsarukyan will face Neiman Gracie at Real American Freestyle's debut in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena. Kennedy Blades will put her RAF middleweight title on the line against Bella Mir, while Kyle Dake defends his cruiserweight title against Alp Arslan Begenjov. The card is headlined by Colby Covington vs. Khamzat Chimaev for the cruiserweight crossover title. Tsarukyan is also scheduled to headline RAF 14 against Dillon Danis on Oct. 23.
Masvidal Defends Poirier After Covington Posts Controversial Sparring Footage
Jorge Masvidal and Dustin Poirier are two of the UFC's most feared strikers, and their American Top Team sparring sessions have sparked real controversy. In 2021, former teammate Colby Covington released footage of Poirier dropping an amateur training partner just days before his UFC 264 fight with Conor McGregor, calling him fake for his nice-guy public image. Masvidal immediately defended Poirier online, firing back why don't you post the video of Dustin dropping you with a body shot, exposing Covington's own history sparring with Poirier. The pair have also traded genuine sparring footage of their own, with Masvidal posting intense training clips captioned train like your life depended on it. Known for relentless volume and ferocious knockout power, both men remain among combat sports' most respected gym partners. #ufc #mma #dustinpoirier #jorgemasvidal #sparring
Umar Nurmagomedov to face Urijah Faber at RAF Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14
Umar Nurmagomedov has signed with Real American Freestyle and will make his promotional debut against Urijah Faber at RAF Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena. Promotional officials confirmed the signing. Nurmagomedov is coming off a knockout loss to Song Yadong in the main event of UFC Shanghai in August, while Faber is seeking his first RAF win after tech fall losses to Henry Cejudo and Arman Tsarukyan. The card is headlined by Colby Covington defending a cruiserweight crossover title against Khamzat Chimaev.
Vera and Aldo set for submission grappling rematch at HYPE Fighting in Quito
Chito and Aldo are running it back but this time it’s on the mats!!! Vera vs Aldo and Covington vs Perea headline the action at HYPE FIGHTING in Quito, Ecuador on October 4. Submission only grappling. Who are you backing in these matchups? #ufc #mma #colbycovington #josealdo #chitovera
Frequently asked questions
What is Colby Covington's professional MMA record?
Colby Covington has a professional MMA record of 17-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Colby Covington's UFC record?
Colby Covington's UFC record is 12-5-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 5-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Colby Covington fight next?
Colby Covington does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Colby Covington?
Colby Covington is 38 years old, born February 22, 1988.
How tall is Colby Covington?
Colby Covington stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 183 cm (72") reach.
Where is Colby Covington from?
Colby Covington is from United States.
What is Colby Covington's nickname?
Colby Covington is known as "Chaos".
When was Colby Covington's last fight?
Colby Covington last fought on December 14, 2024 at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley, losing to Joaquin Buckley by KO/TKO in round 3.
What were the scorecards for Colby Covington vs Leon Edwards?
Colby Covington lost to Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington on December 16, 2023. All three judges (Derek Cleary, Sal D'amato, Chris Lee) scored the fight 49-46 in Leon Edwards's favor.
What were the scorecards for Colby Covington vs Jorge Masvidal?
Colby Covington defeated Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision at UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal on March 5, 2022. The official scorecards were Junichiro Kamijo 49-46, Derek Cleary 50-44, Sal D'amato 50-45 (winner's score first).
Colby Covington scouting report
Colby Covington (United States) is a 38-year-old welterweight who is 17-5 as a pro and 12-5 in the UFC (5-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Le on August 23, 2014; three of his 12 UFC wins came by KO/TKO, two by submission and seven by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts. He lands 3.6 takedowns per 15 minutes (welterweight average: 1.3; 96th percentile of 79 active welterweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 38.5% of his significant-strike attempts (average: 48.2%; 6th percentile). His reach of 72 inches is 2.3 inches shorter than the welterweight average (74.3 inches). Last fight: TKO (doctor's stoppage) loss to Joaquin Buckley, then 10-4 in the UFC, on December 14, 2024 (UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 17, 2026); not AI-written.
Colby Covington vs the welterweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 17 UFC bouts (4:48:05 of fight time).
| Stat | Covington | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.81,099 in 4:48:05 | 4.3 | 40 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 38.5%1,099 of 2,856 landed | 48.2% | 6 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.1890 in 4:48:05 | 4 | 26 |
| Significant strike defense | 54.8%1,078 of 1,968 avoided | 54% | 53 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 3.670 in 4:48:05 | 1.3 | 96 |
| Takedown accuracy | 42.7%70 of 164 landed | 34.4% | 72 |
| Takedown defense | 69%20 of 29 stopped | 65.7% | 59 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.23 in 4:48:05 | 0.4 | 37 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.11 in 4:48:05 | 0.5 | 15 |
| Control time | 43.5%2:05:13 of 4:48:05 | 18.7% | 88 |
| Average fight time | 16:5717 bouts | 10:51 | 99 |
| Height | 180 cm71″ | 183 cm72.2″ | |
| Reach | 183 cm72″ | 189 cm74.3″ |
- Division average and percentile: 79 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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UFC record: 12-5
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- ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 12-5-0Joaquin Buckley#12Pro record now: 21-9-0UFC record entering: 10-4-0KO/TKOR3 4:42UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. BuckleyDec 14, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 12-4-0Leon Edwards#8Pro record now: 22-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 13-2-0 (1 NC)DECUFC 296: Edwards vs. CovingtonDec 16, 2023Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 12-3-0Jorge MasvidalPro record now: 35-17-0UFC record entering: 12-8-0DECUFC 272: Covington vs. MasvidalMar 5, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 11-3-0Kamaru Usman#9Pro record now: 21-5-0UFC record entering: 14-0-0DECUFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2Nov 6, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 11-2-0Tyron WoodleyPro record now: 19-7-1UFC record entering: 9-4-1KO/TKOR5 1:19UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. WoodleySep 19, 2020Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 10-2-0Kamaru Usman#9Pro record now: 21-5-0UFC record entering: 10-0-0KO/TKOR5 4:10UFC 245: Usman vs. CovingtonDec 14, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-1-0Robbie LawlerPro record now: 30-16-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 13-7-0DECUFC Fight Night: Covington vs. LawlerAug 3, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-1-0Rafael Dos AnjosPro record now: 32-18-0UFC record entering: 17-7-0DECUFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2Jun 9, 2018Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-1-0Demian MaiaPro record now: 28-11-0UFC record entering: 19-7-0DECUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. MachidaOct 28, 2017Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-1-0Dong Hyun KimPro record now: 22-4-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 13-3-0 (1 NC)DECUFC Fight Night: Holm vs. CorreiaJun 17, 2017Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-1-0Bryan BarberenaPro record now: 18-12-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0DECUFC on FOX: VanZant vs. WatersonDec 17, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0Max GriffinPro record now: 20-13-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR3 2:18UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2Aug 20, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0Jonathan MeunierPro record now: 8-1-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR3 0:54UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs ThompsonJun 18, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0Warlley AlvesPro record now: 15-8-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0SUBR1 1:26UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregorDec 12, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0Mike PylePro record now: 27-14-1UFC record entering: 9-5-0DECUFC 187: Johnson vs CormierMay 23, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Wagner SilvaPro record now: 6-3-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0SUBR3 3:26UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs Saint PreuxNov 8, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Anying WangPro record now: 2-1-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0KO/TKOR1 4:50UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs LeAug 23, 2014Result & stats