Best fights of Colby Covington
Over 13 years as a professional, Colby Covington has compiled a 17-5 (8) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Colby Covington defeats Rafael dos Anjos
On June 9, 2018 Colby Covington fought Rafael dos Anjos for the vacant UFC welterweight title. Covington was 30 years old with a record of 13-1, and Anjos was 33 with a record of 28-9. Covington was on a 5-fight winning streak and Anjos was on a 3-fight winning streak. Covington won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Colby Covington defeats Jorge Masvidal
On March 5, 2022 Colby Covington faced Jorge Masvidal in a welterweight bout. Covington was 34 years old with a record of 16-3, and Masvidal was 37 with a record of 35-15. Covington was coming off a loss and Masvidal was on a 2-fight losing streak. Covington won via unanimous decision.
3. Colby Covington defeats Dong Hyun Kim
On June 17, 2017 Colby Covington faced Dong Hyun Kim in a welterweight bout. Covington was 29 years old with a record of 11-1, and Kim was 35 with a record of 22-3-1. Both Covington and Kim were on a 3-fight winning streak. Covington won via unanimous decision.
4. Colby Covington defeats Robbie Lawler
On August 3, 2019 Colby Covington faced Robbie Lawler in a welterweight bout. Covington was 31 years old with a record of 14-1, and Lawler was 37 with a record of 28-13. Covington was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Lawler was on a 2-fight losing streak. Covington won via unanimous decision.
5. Colby Covington loses to Kamaru Usman in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 6, 2021 Colby Covington fought Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Covington was 33 years old with a record of 16-2, and Usman was 34 with a record of 19-1. Covington was coming off a win and Usman was on a 18-fight winning streak. Covington lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Usman.
6. Colby Covington defeats Demian Maia
On October 28, 2017 Colby Covington faced Demian Maia in a welterweight bout. Covington was 29 years old with a record of 12-1, and Maia was 39 with a record of 25-7. Covington was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Maia was coming off a loss. Covington won via unanimous decision.
7. Colby Covington loses to Leon Edwards via unanimous decision
On December 16, 2023 Colby Covington fought Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight title. Covington was 35 years old with a record of 17-3, and Edwards was 32 with a record of 21-3. Covington was coming off a win and Edwards was on a 3-fight winning streak. Covington lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Edwards.
8. Colby Covington KOs Tyron Woodley
On September 19, 2020 Colby Covington faced Tyron Woodley in a welterweight bout. Covington was 32 years old with a record of 15-2, and Woodley was 38 with a record of 19-5-1. Covington was coming off a loss and Woodley was on a 2-fight losing streak. Covington stopped Tyron Woodley via TKO in the 5th round.
9. Colby Covington loses to Kamaru Usman via KO
On December 14, 2019 Colby Covington fought Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. Covington was 31 years old with a record of 15-1, and Usman was 32 with a record of 15-1. Covington was on a 7-fight winning streak and Usman was on a 14-fight winning streak. Usman stopped Covington via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Colby Covington loses to Joaquin Buckley via KO
On December 14, 2024 Colby Covington faced Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight bout. Covington was 36 years old with a record of 17-4, and Buckley was 30 with a record of 20-6. Covington was coming off a loss, while Buckley was on a 5-fight winning streak. Buckley stopped Covington via TKO in the 3rd round.