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Colby Covington

"Chaos"
17-5-0★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0Wrestling 4-0
17-5-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Colby Covington holds a professional MMA record of 17-5-0. Colby Covington has won 17 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Colby Covington lands 3.81 significant strikes per minute with 38% accuracy and averages 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. Colby Covington also has 4 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: December 14, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1988-02-22
Age
38
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle WrestlingNo-Gi Grappling
  • 2023Black belt · BJJ · Daniel Valverde
  • 2013Champion · Fila Grappling Worlds · 77 kg
  • 2011All-American · NCAA D1 · 174 lb
  • 2007Champion · NJCAA · 165 lb
  • 2006Champion · State HS · 171 lb
  • 2006Bronze · Nhsca Senior Nationals
  • Champion · Pac 10 Championships · 174 lb
  • Iowa Central Community College · Wrestling · 2006-2007
  • University of Iowa · Wrestling · 2007-2009
  • Oregon State University · Wrestling · 2009-2011

Camp

  • MMA Masters · Miami, Florida, US
  • American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, US Former

Coaches

  • Daniel Valverde · Grappling coach
  • Cesar Carneiro · Head coach
  • Jim Zalesky · Wrestling coach

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power45
Kick power55
Punch speed62
Kick speed63
Accuracy71
Takedowns98
Ground striking93
Submissions91
Chin93
Body strength93
Cardio97

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.81per min
38% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.09per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.64per 15 min
43% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 12-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.81per min
38% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.09per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.64per 15 min
43% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Colby Covington sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Colby Covington has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×2
  1. ★ FOTNvs Jorge Masvidal · UFC 272: Covington vs MasvidalMar 5, 2022
  2. ★ FOTNvs Kamaru Usman · UFC 245: Usman vs CovingtonDec 14, 2019

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Colby Covington earns per fight.

Colby Covington's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Joaquin Buckley
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Buckley· Dec 14, 2024· Welterweight· 17-5 vs 21-6
    TKO
    R3 · 4:42
  2. LOSS
    vs Leon EdwardsTitle bout
    UFCUFC 296: Edwards vs Covington· Dec 16, 2023· Welterweight· 17-4 vs 22-3
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Jorge Masvidal
    UFCUFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal· Mar 5, 2022· Welterweight· 17-3 vs 35-16
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  4. LOSS
    vs Kamaru UsmanTitle bout
    UFCUFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2· Nov 6, 2021· Welterweight· 16-3 vs 20-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Tyron Woodley
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley· Sep 19, 2020· Welterweight· 16-2 vs 19-6-1
    TKO
    R5 · 1:19
  6. LOSS
    vs Kamaru UsmanTitle bout
    UFCUFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Welterweight· 15-2 vs 16-1
    TKO
    R5 · 4:10
    FOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Robbie Lawler
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler· Aug 3, 2019· Welterweight· 15-1 vs 28-14
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Rafael Dos Anjos×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFCUFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Interim Welterweight· 14-1 vs 28-10
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Demian Maia
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Machida· Oct 29, 2017· Welterweight· 13-1 vs 25-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Dong Hyun Kim
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia· Jun 17, 2017· Welterweight· 12-1 vs 22-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Bryan Barberena
    UFCUFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson· Dec 17, 2016· Welterweight· 11-1 vs 12-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Max Griffin
    UFCUFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2· Aug 20, 2016· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 12-3
    TKO
    R3 · 2:18
  13. WIN
    vs Jonathan Meunier
    UFCUFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson· Jun 18, 2016· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 7-1
    SUB
    R3 · 0:54
  14. LOSS
    vs Warlley Alves
    UFCUFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 10-0
    SUB
    R1 · 1:26
  15. WIN
    vs Mike Pyle
    UFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 26-10-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Wagner Silva
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· Nov 8, 2014· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R3 · 3:26
  17. WIN
    vs Anying Wang
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:50
  18. WIN
    vs Jay Ellis
    Absolute FC 21· May 16, 2014· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 13-57
    SUB
    R1 · 2:45
  19. WIN
    vs Jose Caceres
    CFA 12: Sampo vs. Thao· Oct 12, 2013· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 5-4
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Jason Jackson
    Fight Time 10· Jun 22, 2012· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 1-1
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs David Hayes
    Fight Time 9· Apr 27, 2012· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:42
  22. WIN
    vs Chris Ensley
    Midtown Throwdown 3· Feb 11, 2012· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 6-21
    TKO
    R1 · 1:21

Official UFC Ranking

Colby Covington's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#1 Welterweight
First ranked
Jun 21, 2017
Times ranked
355

Welterweight

#1#5#10#1520182020202220242026Jun 21, 2017 · #10Jun 28, 2017 · #9Jul 26, 2017 · #8Oct 23, 2017 · #7Oct 30, 2017 · #3May 30, 2018 · #4Jun 13, 2018 · #1Mar 5, 2019 · #2Sep 21, 2020 · #1Feb 8, 2021 · #2Feb 15, 2021 · #1Aug 22, 2022 · #2Oct 24, 2023 · #3Dec 19, 2023 · #5Mar 12, 2024 · #4Aug 27, 2024 · #5Oct 8, 2024 · #6Dec 17, 2024 · #9Aug 19, 2025 · #10Nov 11, 2025 · #11Nov 18, 2025 · #13Dec 16, 2025 · #14Feb 3, 2026 · #13Feb 10, 2026 · #14Feb 24, 2026 · #13Mar 10, 2026 · #14Mar 31, 2026 · #15Apr 14, 2026 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1752▼14
Peak
1882Aug 3, 2019
Rated fights
22
150016501800201320152017201920212023Feb 11, 2012 · 1524Apr 27, 2012 · 1562Jun 22, 2012 · 1588Oct 12, 2013 · 1607May 16, 2014 · 1617Aug 23, 2014 · 1670Nov 7, 2014 · 1689May 23, 2015 · 1719Dec 12, 2015 · 1689Jun 19, 2016 · 1727Aug 21, 2016 · 1766Dec 18, 2016 · 1790Jun 17, 2017 · 1816Oct 29, 2017 · 1845Jun 9, 2018 · 1878Aug 3, 2019 · 1882Dec 15, 2019 · 1843Sep 20, 2020 · 1877Nov 7, 2021 · 1853Mar 6, 2022 · 1863Dec 17, 2023 · 1766Dec 15, 2024 · 17521752

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Frequently asked questions

When does Colby Covington fight next?

Colby Covington has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Colby Covington's record?

Colby Covington's professional MMA record is 17-5-0.

Who is Colby Covington fighting next?

Colby Covington's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Colby Covington fight last?

Colby Covington most recently fought Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Buckley on Saturday, December 14, 2024, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Colby Covington fight in?

Colby Covington fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Colby Covington have?

Colby Covington has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Colby Covington won?

Colby Covington has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Colby Covington?

Colby Covington is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Colby Covington weigh?

Colby Covington weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Colby Covington's reach?

Colby Covington has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Colby Covington?

Colby Covington is 38 years old (born Feb 22, 1988).

Where is Colby Covington from?

Colby Covington is from United States.