Colby Covington is an American professional mixed martial artist known for his flamboyant personality inside and outside the octagon. He has been a professional mixed martial artist since 2012 and has piled up an impressive record of 17 wins and four losses as of December 7, 2024. He is a former UFC interim welterweight champion. The prominent welterweight competitor in the leading professional mixed martial arts promotion won the interim title by defeating Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC 225 and was later stripped of the title due to an injury. Covington inserted himself back in the title contention despite failing to win it twice against Kamaru Usman and got his most recent shot at the championship against the former champion Leon Edwards at UFC 296.
Colby Covington's Last Fight
In his recent showdown, Colby Covington took on welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC 296 on December 16, 2023, for the undisputed welterweight title. The duo went through the five rounds of the fight, and Covington ended up coming short as the bout was decided in Leon Edwards favor via unanimous decision.
Colby Covington's Ranking
Colby Covington is ranked No. 6 in the UFC's welterweight rankings as of December 2024. He returned to the octagon on December 16, 2023, at UFC 296 in a high-octane welterweight title bout against the former champion Leon Edwards. Covington failed to capitalize the opportunity and ended up losing by a unanimous decision.
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FAQs on Colby Covington's Last Fight
A. No, he lost his most recent fight at UFC 296.
A. He was defeated by Leon Edwards his most recent fight.
A. No, he defeated him by unanimous decision.
A. He is 36 years old as of December 2024.
A. He will lock horns with Joaquin Buckley in his upcoming fight.
