Covington Appears to Retire from UFC Amid Roster Removal
Colby Covington appears to have retired from MMA, with the UFC listing him as retired and roster trackers noting he is no longer part of the UFC roster.
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Chaos Calls Time on UFC Career After White House Card Snub
Colby Covington informed the UFC of his retirement after being removed from the roster amid frustration with matchmaking and missing a spot on the White House card; the former interim welterweight champion leaves MMA with a 17-5 record and plans to focus on a third RAF wrestling match against Chris Weidman, signaling a potential permanent shift away from MMA if no new opportunities arise.
Covington Announces Retirement, Exiting UFC After Storied Run
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington has informed the UFC that he is retiring from active competition. His last UFC bout came in December 2024 (a loss to Joaquin Buckley), leaving him with a 12-5 UFC record and a resume featuring wins over Masvidal, Woodley, dos Anjos and Lawler. At 38, Covington has remained active in wrestling circles, including RAF events with wins over Luke Rockhold and Dillon Danis and a May 30 bout against Chris Weidman. The piece also notes Mayra Bueno Silva and Brad Riddell have been removed from the UFC roster; Silva went winless in her last six fights, and Riddell endured a three-fight stoppage streak before withdrawing from a 2024 bout.
Tsarukyan tops Poullas as Covington dominates Danis in RAF7 showdown
Arman Tsarukyan edged Georgio Poullas with a late four-point move to win their rematch, while Colby Covington overwhelmed Dillon Danis 14-4 in the co-main, as RAF Wrestling’s RAF7 card unfolded with live updates from the Bloody Elbow blog.
Colby Covington Claims UFC Is Ice-Outting Him As He Demands Fights
Colby Covington accuses the UFC of trying to ice him out after being left off major cards and offered no high‑level fights, blaming Hunter Campbell for a lack of opportunities and arguing the promotion prioritizes cheaper opponents despite his drawing power. He says he wants to pay his bills and that the UFC’s purported post‑fight plans never materialized. Sources note Covington reportedly turned down a 2024 fight with Ian Garry and has avoided certain Florida cards due to opponent selection and pay, highlighting broader questions about fighter pay and roster management.
Covington bummed to miss UFC White House card, rips the lineup as underwhelming
Colby Covington says he was campaigning to be on UFC’s White House event but wasn’t booked. He offered to fight at 170 with a full camp, or at middleweight on short notice, and even accepted the winner of Malott–Burns, but no opponent materialized. He won’t pull strings with Trump for help and criticizes the card as disorganized and lacking American stars, noting the lineup centers on Topuria–Gaethje for the lightweight title and Pereira–Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
Covington Dominates Rockhold in RAF Main Event, Sparking Retirement Talk
Colby Covington overwhelmed Luke Rockhold 10-0 in the RAF 05 main event, tech-falling the former UFC champ in Sunrise, Florida. Rockhold offered a brief Instagram reply after the fight, as he continues a string of mixed results across karate, bare-knuckle boxing, grappling and boxing since leaving UFC, with retirement or a switch to another combat format teased as possibilities.
Rockhold’s Rough Run Deepens as Covington Hands Him Tech-Fall at RAF 5
Luke Rockhold’s tough stretch in combat sports continued with a tech-fall defeat to Colby Covington at Real American Freestyle’s RAF 5, marking his eighth loss in nine bouts across multiple disciplines since leaving UFC in 2022. Rockhold hadn’t won since his karate bout with Joe Schilling, while Covington praised RAF as a viable wrestling-focused platform; Rockhold replied “Happy to help the sport” on Instagram as Covington highlighted the league’s potential and his own career path.
Gabriel Bonfim Dominates Randy Brown in UFC Vegas 111 Showdown
Gabriel Bonfim achieved a significant victory at UFC Vegas 111 with a knockout of Randy Brown and called out Colby Covington, claiming he will retire him if given the chance, amidst a night of finishes and intense fights.
UFC and Boxing Stars Speak Out on Recent Fights and Future Matchups
UFC star Tony Ferguson made a heartfelt return to winning with a disputed KO in influencer boxing, but UFC's Colby Covington advised him to retire for his health, citing concerns over potential injuries and his recent performance struggles.
Colby Covington Dominates Street-Fighting Streamer in $30K Challenge
UFC fighter Colby Covington challenged social media street fighter Chrogman to a $30,000 fight at the UFC Performance Institute, which ended with Chrogman puking after being hit with body shots and being submitted twice, despite Covington praising his talent and experience.
UFC Tampa: Covington vs. Buckley Showdown Highlights and Insights
UFC Tampa featured a main event between former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington and rising contender Joaquin Buckley, marking Covington's return to the octagon after a year. Buckley aimed to continue his winning streak in 2024 with a significant victory. The co-main event saw Cub Swanson face Billy Quarantillo in a featherweight bout. The event took place at Amalie Arena, with both main and preliminary fights broadcasted on ESPN2/ESPN+.
Chael Sonnen Steals Spotlight at UFC Tampa Faceoff for Covington vs. Buckley
Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley faced off at the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC on ESPN 63 in Tampa, Florida, ahead of their welterweight bout. After making weight, the fighters exchanged intense words, with UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen speaking on Covington's behalf during the post-staredown interview. The fight is set to be the final UFC event of 2024, airing on ESPN2 and streaming on ESPN+.
UFC Tampa: Covington vs. Buckley Showdown and Expert Predictions
The UFC concludes its 2024 season with a Fight Night event at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, headlined by a welterweight bout between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley. The co-main event features a featherweight clash between Cub Swanson and Billy Quarantillo. The event will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+ with prelims starting at 7 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET. All fighters successfully made weight for their respective bouts.
UFC Tampa: Covington's Return Sparks Concerns and Anticipation
Kamaru Usman expressed concerns about Colby Covington's return to the octagon after a year-long hiatus, as he faces Joaquin Buckley at UFC on ESPN 63. Usman highlighted Covington's inactivity as a potential issue against Buckley's aggressive style, emphasizing the need for Covington to engage in wrestling and grappling early to counter Buckley's explosive starts. Despite these concerns, Usman believes this fight is a good opportunity for Covington to assess his standing as a top welterweight contender.