Colby Covington has five losses against four opponents on his MMA record. For a list of Covington's best fights, refer to "Best fights of Colby Covington".
On December 14, 2024 Colby Covington faced off against Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight bout at age 36. He was coming in with a record of 17-5 (8), and Buckley was 30 years old and with a record of 20-6 (14). Covington lost the fight via 3rd-round TKO.
On December 16, 2023 Colby Covington fought Leon Edwards in a welterweight title fight for Edwards' UFC Championship title. Covington was 35 years old and with a record of 17-4 (8), and Edwards was 32 years old and with a record of 21-3 (10). Covington lost the fight via 5-round unanimous decision.
On November 6, 2021 Colby Covington fought Kamaru Usman in a welterweight title fight for Usman's UFC Championship title. Covington was 33 years old and with a record of 16-3 (8), and Usman was 34 years old and with a record of 19-1 (10). Covington lost the fight via 5-round unanimous decision.
On December 14, 2019 Colby Covington fought Kamaru Usman in a welterweight title fight for Usman's UFC Championship title. Covington was 31 years old and with a record of 15-2 (7), and Usman was 32 years old and with a record of 15-1 (7). Covington lost the fight via 5th-round TKO.
On December 12, 2015 Colby Covington faced off against Warlley Alves in a welterweight bout at age 27. He was coming in with a record of 8-1 (5), and Alves was 24 years old and with a record of 9-0 (7). Covington lost the fight via 1st-round submission.