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 and is currently ranked #9 in the welterweight division as of December 17, 2024. Known for his wrestling-based fighting style and outspoken persona, Covington has been a prominent figure in the UFC, participating in high-profile fights and generating considerable attention both inside and outside the octagon.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: State Championship Win

In 2006, Colby Covington, wrestling at Thurston High School, won the 171 lb state championship as a senior.

2007: National Junior College Wrestling Title

In 2007, Colby Covington won the 165 lb national junior college wrestling title as a freshman at Iowa Central Community College, achieving a 34-0 record.

2013: FILA Grappling Gold Medal

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 over Wagner Silva

On November 8, 2014, Colby Covington fought Wagner Silva at UFC Fight Night 56, winning via submission in the third round.

May 23, 2015: Victory over Mike Pyle

On May 23, 2015, Colby Covington faced Mike Pyle at UFC 187, replacing an injured Sean Spencer, and won the fight via unanimous decision.

June 18, 2016: Victory over Jonathan Meunier

On June 18, 2016, Colby Covington fought Jonathan Meunier at UFC Fight Night 89, after Alex Garcia was pulled from the fight. Covington won via submission in the third round.

August 20, 2016: Victory over Max Griffin

On August 20, 2016, Colby Covington faced Max Griffin at UFC 202 and won the fight via TKO in the third round.

December 17, 2016: Victory over Bryan Barberena

On December 17, 2016, Colby Covington fought Bryan Barberena at UFC on Fox 22 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

June 17, 2017: Victory over Dong Hyun Kim

On June 17, 2017, Colby Covington faced Dong Hyun Kim at UFC Fight Night 111 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

October 28, 2017: Victory over Demian Maia

On October 28, 2017, Colby Covington fought Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 119 and won the fight via unanimous decision, marking the final fight of his prevailing contract.

June 9, 2018: Interim UFC Welterweight Championship Win

On June 9, 2018, Colby Covington fought Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225 for the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship and won the fight via unanimous decision.

August 3, 2019: Victory Over Robbie Lawler

On August 3, 2019, Colby Covington faced Robbie Lawler at UFC on ESPN 5 and won via unanimous decision, setting a UFC record for most strikes thrown in a fight with 541.

December 14, 2019: Loss to Kamaru Usman at UFC 245

On December 14, 2019, Colby Covington faced Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 245. He lost by technical knockout in the fifth round, earning his first post-fight bonus for Fight of the Night.

September 19, 2020: Victory Over Tyron Woodley

On September 19, 2020, Colby Covington headlined UFC Fight Night 178 against Tyron Woodley, winning by technical knockout due to a Woodley rib injury.