Colby “Chaos” Covington's Professional MMA debut
Covington made his professional debut against Chris Ensley on February 11, 2012, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Chris Ensley who carried a 5-19-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Colby Covington beat Chris Ensley by Submission at 1:21 of Round 1.
Colby “Chaos” Covington's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Covington made his debut in the UFC against Anying Wang on August 23, 2014, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 48: Bisping vs. Le having compiled a 5-0-0 professional MMA record.
Colby Covington beat Anying Wang by Submission at 4:50 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Covington has gone on to fight a total of 15 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-3-0.
Winning the belt: UFC Interim Welterweight Championship against Rafael dos Anjos
Covington won the UFC Interim Welterweight Championship defeating Rafael dos Anjos on June 9, 2018 at UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2.
This was Covington's 1st UFC championship fight.
Colby Covington beat Rafael dos Anjos by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Welterweight Championship loss to Kamaru Usman
Covington lost his 1st welterweight title challenge, losing to Kamaru Usman on December 14, 2019 at UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington.
Colby Covington lost to Kamaru Usman by KO/TKO at 4:10 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Welterweight Championship loss to Kamaru Usman
Covington lost his 2nd welterweight title challenge, losing to Kamaru Usman on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2.
Colby Covington lost to Kamaru Usman by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Colby Covington's last win?
Covington's last win came against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 on Saturday March 5, 2022. Colby Covington beat Jorge Masvidal by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.