Colby Covington Retires From UFC, And Here's Why
Colby Covington has officially retired from the UFC after being removed from the active roster. His retirement follows a recent snub from the UFC Freedom 250 card, which he had hoped to be part of. Covington's last victory was in March 2022, and he has not won a fight in over four years.
- ▪Colby Covington's overall MMA record is 17-5, with a UFC record of 12-5.
- ▪His last UFC appearance was a TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley on December 14, 2024.
- ▪Covington was removed from the UFC's official welterweight rankings in April 2026.
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