According to the UFC’s official website, former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington (17-5) has been listed as “retired” from UFC competition. This information was initially highlighted by the automated X account, UFC Roster Tracker.
Covington, 38, known as “Chaos,” has not yet publicly addressed his status. His last professional mixed martial arts bout was a loss to Joaquin Buckley in December 2024.
A figure who often divided opinion within MMA, Covington was once a prominent star for the UFC, largely due to his outspoken remarks and frequently controversial public image.
In recent months, Covington has participated in two non-UFC grappling matches. He secured victories against former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold and grappling standout Dillon Danis under the Real American Freestyle Wrestling promotion. His next scheduled grappling match is against former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman under the same rules at RAF 09 on May 30.
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Former UFC welterweight title contender Colby Covington (17-5) is listed as “retired” from UFC competition on the promotion’s official website. The news was first brought to light by the algorithm-based X account, UFC Roster Tracker.
“Chaos” Covington, 38, has not yet commented on his status but has not competed in professional mixed martial arts since his December 2024 loss to Joaquin Buckley.
A polarizing figure in the sport of MMA, Covington was once one of the UFC’s biggest stars due to his brash comments and often controversial persona.
Covington has competed twice outside the octagon in recent months, defeating former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold and grappling sensation Dillon Danis under the Real American Freestyle Wrestling banner. He is scheduled to face former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman under the same rules at RAF 09 on May 30.