Colby Covington's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Colby Covington.
Colby Covington is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight division. He is a former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion. As of December 2024, he is ranked #9 in the UFC welterweight rankings. Covington is known for his wrestling-heavy fighting style and his outspoken and controversial persona, often embracing a pro-Donald Trump and anti-liberal stance to generate publicity and build rivalries within the sport.
2006: State Championship
In 2006, as a senior at Thurston High School, Covington won the 171 lb state championship in wrestling.
2007: National Junior College Wrestling Title
In 2007, Colby Covington won the 165 lb national junior college wrestling title at Iowa Central Community College as a true freshman, achieving a 34-0 record.
2013: Gold Medal at FILA Championships
In 2013, Colby Covington won a gold medal at the FILA Grappling no-gi world championships.
August 23, 2014: UFC Debut
On August 23, 2014, Colby Covington made his UFC debut against Anying Wang at UFC Fight Night 48, winning by TKO in the first round.
November 8, 2014: Victory at UFC Fight Night 56
On November 8, 2014, Colby Covington defeated Wagner Silva via submission at UFC Fight Night 56.
May 23, 2015: Victory at UFC 187
On May 23, 2015, Colby Covington defeated Mike Pyle via unanimous decision at UFC 187.
June 18, 2016: Victory at UFC Fight Night 89
On June 18, 2016, Colby Covington defeated Jonathan Meunier via submission at UFC Fight Night 89.
August 20, 2016: Victory at UFC 202
On August 20, 2016, Colby Covington defeated Max Griffin via TKO at UFC 202.
December 17, 2016: Victory at UFC on Fox 22
On December 17, 2016, Colby Covington defeated Bryan Barberena via unanimous decision at UFC on Fox 22.
June 17, 2017: Victory at UFC Fight Night 111
On June 17, 2017, Colby Covington defeated Dong Hyun Kim via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 111.
October 28, 2017: Victory at UFC Fight Night 119
On October 28, 2017, Colby Covington defeated Demian Maia via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 119.
June 9, 2018: Interim UFC Welterweight Championship
On June 9, 2018, Colby Covington defeated Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225 to win the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship.
August 3, 2019: Victory at UFC on ESPN 5
On August 3, 2019, Colby Covington defeated Robbie Lawler at UFC on ESPN 5, setting a record for most strikes thrown in a UFC bout with 541.
September 19, 2020: Victory at UFC Fight Night 178
On September 19, 2020, Colby Covington defeated Tyron Woodley at UFC Fight Night 178 via technical knockout due to a rib injury.
March 5, 2022: Victory at UFC 272
On March 5, 2022, Colby Covington defeated Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 via unanimous decision, earning a Fight of the Night award.
December 17, 2024: UFC Welterweight Ranking
As of December 17, 2024, Colby Covington is ranked #9 in the UFC welterweight division.
