Colby Covington
American mixed martial artist
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| December 14 2024 | Stepped in as a replacement for Ian Machado Garry, lost to Joaquin Buckley via TKO due to a doctor stoppage from a cut above his eye in the third round. |
| December 14 2024 | Stepped in as a replacement for Ian Machado Garry, lost to Joaquin Buckley via TKO due to a doctor stoppage from a cut above his eye in the third round. |
| September 2024 | Covington was criticized for putting rapper Lil Pump in a rear-naked chokehold during a live-streamed video, not releasing the hold for over 10 seconds, causing Lil Pump to pass out. |
| September 2024 | Covington was criticized for putting rapper Lil Pump in a rear-naked chokehold during a live-streamed video, not releasing the hold for over 10 seconds, causing Lil Pump to pass out. |
| December 16 2023 | Challenged Leon Edwards for the UFC Welterweight Championship, breaking his foot in the first minute and losing via unanimous decision. |
| December 16 2023 | Challenged Leon Edwards for the UFC Welterweight Championship, breaking his foot in the first minute and losing via unanimous decision. |
| November 6 2023 | Jorge Masvidal pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery in a plea deal, with felony charges dropped regarding the assault on Covington. |
| November 6 2023 | Jorge Masvidal pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery in a plea deal, with felony charges dropped regarding the assault on Covington. |
| March 22 2022 | Covington was assaulted outside a Miami Beach restaurant by UFC rival Jorge Masvidal, suffering a broken tooth. Masvidal was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and criminal mischief. |
| March 22 2022 | Covington was assaulted outside a Miami Beach restaurant by UFC rival Jorge Masvidal, suffering a broken tooth. Masvidal was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and criminal mischief. |
| March 5 2022 | Defeated Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision at UFC 272, earning Fight of the Night award. |
| March 5 2022 | Defeated Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision at UFC 272, earning Fight of the Night award. |
| November 6 2021 | Rematched Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship, losing via unanimous decision in a close bout. |
| November 6 2021 | Rematched Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship, losing via unanimous decision in a close bout. |
| March 2021 | Covington created controversy by insinuating a sexual relationship with UFC fighter Polyana Viana, which she publicly denied, stating they were 'just friends'. |
| March 2021 | Covington created controversy by insinuating a sexual relationship with UFC fighter Polyana Viana, which she publicly denied, stating they were 'just friends'. |
| September 19 2020 | Defeated long-time rival Tyron Woodley via TKO when Woodley suffered a rib injury. |
| September 19 2020 | Defeated long-time rival Tyron Woodley via TKO when Woodley suffered a rib injury. |
| May 2020 | Parted ways with American Top Team after a long-lasting public feud with teammates. |
| May 2020 | Parted ways with American Top Team after a long-lasting public feud with teammates. |
| 2019 | During his main event fight against Robbie Lawler at UFC on ESPN 5, Covington used Kurt Angle's WWE entrance theme and embraced his 'villain' persona, with Trump's sons Donald Jr. and Eric present at the event. |
| 2019 | During his main event fight against Robbie Lawler at UFC on ESPN 5, Covington used Kurt Angle's WWE entrance theme and embraced his 'villain' persona, with Trump's sons Donald Jr. and Eric present at the event. |
| December 14 2019 | Challenged Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship, breaking his own jaw in the third round and eventually losing via TKO in the fifth round. Earned Fight of the Night bonus. |
| December 14 2019 | Challenged Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship, breaking his own jaw in the third round and eventually losing via TKO in the fifth round. Earned Fight of the Night bonus. |
| August 3 2019 | Defeated Robbie Lawler via lopsided unanimous decision, setting a record for most strikes thrown in a UFC bout with 541 strikes. |
| August 3 2019 | Defeated Robbie Lawler via lopsided unanimous decision, setting a record for most strikes thrown in a UFC bout with 541 strikes. |
| 2018 | Covington defeated Tyron Woodley in a UFC fight, and was congratulated by President Trump during his post-fight interview. During this fight, Covington dedicated his win to first responders and the military, while also criticizing Black Lives Matter and LeBron James. |
| 2018 | Covington defeated Tyron Woodley in a UFC fight, and was congratulated by President Trump during his post-fight interview. During this fight, Covington dedicated his win to first responders and the military, while also criticizing Black Lives Matter and LeBron James. |
| August 2 2018 | Colby Covington visited the White House and presented his Interim UFC Welterweight Championship title to President Donald Trump. |
| August 2 2018 | Colby Covington visited the White House and presented his Interim UFC Welterweight Championship title to President Donald Trump. |
| June 9 2018 | Won the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship by defeating Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision at UFC 225. |
| June 9 2018 | Won the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship by defeating Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision at UFC 225. |
| February 2018 | Appeared at a WrestlePro event during his feud with Tyron Woodley, where he had his only professional wrestling match, squashing an unidentified wrestler portraying a parody of Woodley named 'TyQuill Woodley'. |
| February 2018 | Appeared at a WrestlePro event during his feud with Tyron Woodley, where he had his only professional wrestling match, squashing an unidentified wrestler portraying a parody of Woodley named 'TyQuill Woodley'. |
| 2017 | After his bout with Demian Maia in São Paulo, Brazil, Covington controversially called the country a 'dump' and referred to the Brazilian crowd as 'filthy animals' in a post-fight interview, which he later claimed was a strategic response to UFC potentially cutting him. |
| 2017 | Wins the UFC Interim Welterweight Champion title, establishing himself as a top contender in the welterweight division. |
| 2017 | Became the UFC Interim Welterweight Champion, marking a significant milestone in his professional MMA career. |
| 2017 | After his bout with Demian Maia in São Paulo, Brazil, Covington controversially called the country a 'dump' and referred to the Brazilian crowd as 'filthy animals' in a post-fight interview, which he later claimed was a strategic response to UFC potentially cutting him. |
| 2017 | Wins the UFC Interim Welterweight Champion title, establishing himself as a top contender in the welterweight division. |
| November 5 2017 | Appeared as a cornerman at Bound for Glory, where Lashley and King Mo defeated Moose and Stephan Bonnar in a six sides of steel match, marking his final appearance with the American Top Team stable. |
| November 5 2017 | Appeared as a cornerman at Bound for Glory, where Lashley and King Mo defeated Moose and Stephan Bonnar in a six sides of steel match, marking his final appearance with the American Top Team stable. |
| October 28 2017 | Defeated Demian Maia via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 119 in his final fight of his prevailing contract. |
| October 28 2017 | Defeated Demian Maia via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 119 in his final fight of his prevailing contract. |
| August 17 2017 | Appeared at Destination X with American Top Team, where he attacked referee Brian Hebner with a rear-naked choke after Lashley's match against Matt Sydal. |
| August 17 2017 | Appeared at Destination X with American Top Team, where he attacked referee Brian Hebner with a rear-naked choke after Lashley's match against Matt Sydal. |
| June 17 2017 | Defeated Dong Hyun Kim via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 111. |
| June 17 2017 | Defeated Dong Hyun Kim via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 111. |
| December 17 2016 | Defeated Bryan Barberena via unanimous decision at UFC on Fox 22. |
| December 17 2016 | Defeated Bryan Barberena via unanimous decision at UFC on Fox 22. |
| August 20 2016 | Defeated Max Griffin via TKO in the third round at UFC 202. |
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