Colby Covington, an American mixed martial artist, has a professional record of 17 wins, 5 losses, and no draws. He competes in the UFC's welterweight division, weighing 170 lbs. Standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall with a reach of 72 inches, Covington adopts an orthodox stance. In terms of fighting style, Covington is known for his wrestling prowess, demonstrated by his UFC career averages of 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes and a takedown accuracy of 42%. His striking skills are also evident with an average of 3.81 significant strikes per minute, although his striking accuracy is at 38%. Covington's defense against strikes is strong, absorbing an average of 3.09 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense rate of 54%. Throughout his UFC career, Covington has achieved notable victories, including a win over Demian Maia, whose ELO rating was 1197 at the time. In recent years, he demonstrated his resilience with wins against Tyron Woodley and Jorge Masvidal, both via unanimous decision. However, he also faced defeats from Kamaru Usman, Leon Edwards, and most recently, Joaquin Buckley, who knocked him out in a 2024 bout.