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Colby Covington

1988 - Today

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Colby Ray Covington (born February 22, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former Interim UFC Welterweight Champion. As of November 18, 2025, he is #13 in the UFC welterweight rankings. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Colby Covington is the 240th most popular martial arts, the 18,862nd most popular biography from United States and the 68th most popular American Martial Arts.

Colby Covington is most famous for being a top contender in the UFC welterweight division, known for his wrestling skills and controversial personality. He gained significant attention for his outspoken remarks and rivalry with other fighters, particularly during his title fight against Kamaru Usman.

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Among MARTIAL ARTS

Among martial arts, Colby Covington ranks 240 out of 179. Before him are Brian Ortega, Sándor Bárdosi, Claudia Zwiers, Hiroshi Izumi, Noriko Narazaki, and Yury Styopkin. After him are Víctor Estrada, Diego Sanchez, Jang Ji-won, Riki Nakaya, Johny Hendricks, and Elisavet Mystakidou.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1988, Colby Covington ranks 986. Before him are Erton Fejzullahu, Jack Whitehall, Junior Dutra, Claudio Beauvue, Julián Arredondo, and Jens Keukeleire. After him are Hyun-soo Kim, Stefan Mitrović, Mahmut Tekdemir, Paulus Arajuuri, Harri Pesonen, and Steeven Langil.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Colby Covington ranks 18,870 out of 20,380. Before him are Mitch Gaylord (1961), Dustin Pedroia (1983), Jennifer Gillom (1964), Simone Missick (1982), Jason Collins (1978), and Jerry McNerney (1951). After him are Tom Gugliotta (1969), Panda Bear (1978), Brendan Benson (1970), Brett James (1968), Armen Gilliam (1964), and Josh Singer (1972).

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Among MARTIAL ARTS In United States

Among martial arts born in United States, Colby Covington ranks 68. Before him are Rose Namajunas (1992), Forrest Griffin (1979), Pat Miletich (1968), Urijah Faber (1979), Miesha Tate (1986), and Brian Ortega (1991). After him are Diego Sanchez (1981), Johny Hendricks (1983), Clay Guida (1981), Sara McMann (1980), Joseph Benavidez (1984), and Stephen Abas (1978).

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