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Where is Colby Covington? That’s a question fans have been asking ever since their favorite welterweight suddenly vanished from UFC action. After his brutal loss to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa last year, ‘Chaos’ stayed completely inactive, and with the division moving fast without him, many wondered if Covington had quietly retired.

MMA News / HITC / December 4

After over a year out, Colby Covington locks in fight against ex-UFC champion

Colby Covington is set to go for his first win since March 2022. Covington remains one of the few ranked UFC fighters who has not stepped into the Octagon at any point in 2025.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 3

Colby Covington books competition return against former UFC champion after over a year out

Colby Covington will look to record a win for the first time since March of 2022. Covington is one of the few ranked UFC fighters who has remained inactive throughout the entirety of 2025.

MMA News / The Body Lock / November 21

Can Colby Covington Land Nate Diaz Fight for 2026 Return?

Colby Covington wants to fight in January or February 2026 after losing to Joaquin Buckley in December 2024 Covington plans two fights in 2026, including

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Colby Covington Believes He Knows Who Can Stop Islam Makhachev, And It’s Not a Welterweight

In the ever-spinning carousel of MMA hot takes, Colby Covington has just thrown another log on the fire. When “Chaos” Covington speaks, people listen—sometimes with a cringe, sometimes with a nod, but always with interest.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 13

Jorge Masvidal Wants ‘Special’ Reward for JDM if He Beats Islam Makhachev at UFC 322

The UFC pound-for-pound rankings have grown into one of the sport’s most important measures of greatness. Fighters and fans treat it as the ultimate gauge of skill beyond divisions.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 2

Colby Covington believes he 'deserves' to be on UFC White House fight card

Former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has long supported President Donald Trump. When he won the interim title in 2018, he traveled to the

MMA News / NY Fights / September 1

Colby Covington Targets UFC White House Card and Potential Bout with Paddy Pimblett

Colby Covington is entering the twilight of his 13-year MMA career, and things haven’t been going his way. The former interim welterweight champion is on a two-fight skid, suffering back-to-back losses to Leon Edwards and Joaquin Buckley, and has now come up short in three separate title bids at 170 pounds.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 1

Colby Covington reveals timeframe for octagon return, trashes Paddy Pimblett

For the first time in his 13-year mixed martial arts career, Colby Covington is coming off back-to-back losses. "Chaos" stepped in on short notice to take on Joaquin Buckley in the UFC on ESPN 63 main event last December.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 25

18-1 UFC dark horse calls out Colby Covington for squash match

Former interim welterweight UFC champion Colby Covington is in the sights of an up-and-coming fighter looking to stake a claim with a big-name win. 'Chaos' is winless in his last two appearances, the last being finished by Joaquin Buckley in the UFC Tampa main event in 2024.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 4

UFC White House dream card features Donald Trump's biggest fan

UFC White House dream card features Conor McGregor, Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall and Donald Trump’s biggest fan

Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the world by announcing that an upcoming UFC event will take place at the White House.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 4

What’s Next For Colby Covington?

Colby Covington wants a big fight for his next UFC bout despite a run that has seen him suffer three losses in his last four octagon appearances. Covington’s recent setbacks include a unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards at UFC 296 for the UFC Welterweight Title.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 26

Ian Machado Garry claims 'scared' Colby Covington will never fight him

Ian Machado Garry believes a fight against Colby Covington will never materialize due to Covington's fear of facing him. The Irishman has received a mixed reception from fans since debuting in the UFC back in 2021.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 18

Colby Covington: ‘He’ a f****ing nobody’

Following UFC 314, Colby Covington and Paddy Pimblett had a bit of an altercation, both fighters accused the others of searching for relevancy. Pimblett largely stole the show at UFC 314 with a dominating win over former title challenger Michael Chandler in the fight card’s co-main event.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 16

Colby Covington trashes Paddy Pimblett

Since Colby Covington and Paddy Pimblett's UFC 314 backstage altercation, both fighters havre accused the other of trying to stay relevant. Pimblett largely stole the show at UFC 314 with a dominating win over former title challenger Michael Chandler in the fight card's co-main event.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 26

Colby Covington thinks Leon Edwards should 'hang them up'

Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards lost his second fight in a row last Saturday in the UFC London main event at the O2 Arena. "Rocky" was largely

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 17

After falling short at UFC Tampa, what’s next for Colby Covington?

This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC Tampa, we saw a big time welterweight matchup. Former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington (17-5) was returning for the first time since his title loss last December and he took on “New Mansa” Joaquin Buckley (21-6).

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 16

Colby Covington upset Joaquin Buckley fight was stopped

Colby Covington spoke out Monday on YouTube, decrying the fact that his UFC bout against Joaquin Buckley on Saturday in Tampa was stopped in the third round due to excessive bleeding from a cut above his right eye.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 16

Emotional Colby Covington speaks out for first time since UFC Tampa loss

A visibly emotional Colby Covington has now spoken out after an unsuccessful return to the octagon at UFC Tampa. The former UFC interim welterweight champion has been a mainstay in the 170 lbs division but his time spent around the top is ending.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Doctor Halts UFC Fight as Colby Covington Nearly Loses Eyelid

Joaquin Buckley delivered a commanding performance against Colby Covington at UFC Tampa, beating him easily and earning his sixth consecutive victory in the welterweight division.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 13

Colby Covington Is Dead Average Against Younger UFC Fighters

Colby Covington has only fought younger opposition in 25 percent of his UFC fights over a decade. 'Chaos' has appeared in 16 UFC contests since debuting in 2014, and not counting his fight with Joaquin Buckley this weekend, he's only fought four younger fighters: Anying Wang, Warrley Alves, Bryan Barbarena, and Leon Edwards.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 12, 2024

Michael Chandler Open to Colby Covington Fight, Hopes ‘Chaos’ Gets KO’d at UFC Tampa

Michael Chandler vs. Colby Covington? "Never say never," says the three-time Bellator Champion. It'd be an all-American showdown if the two UFC stars ever crossed paths in the Octagon, and Chandler's definitely considering his options following a repeat loss to Charles Oliveira last month at UFC 309.

MMA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Colby Covington wants LeBron James ‘locked up in same cell as Diddy’

Colby Covington’s return to the UFC spotlight came with his signature blend of trash talk and controversy. Ahead of his welterweight main event against Joaquin Buckley in Tampa, Covington took aim not at his opponent, but at NBA superstar LeBron James.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 3, 2024

Ian Machado Garry Offers to Fight ‘Coward’ Colby Covington Week after UFC 310

Undefeated records, championships, you name it - Ian Machado Garry wants it all, including a long-awaited, much asked-for grudge match against Colby Covington.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / September 23, 2024

Colby Covington Finally Found Someone He Can Tap Out

The last submission win for Colby Covington came in 2016 when he topped Jonathan Meunier. Since that time, Covington has earned three cracks at the UFC welterweight title and captured the interim belt.