Age, Biography and Wiki
Colby Covington was born on 22 February, 1988 in Clovis, California, U.S., is an American mixed martial artist (born 1988). Discover Colby Covington's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
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36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
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22 February, 1988 |
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22 February |
| Birthplace |
Clovis, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Colby Covington Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Colby Covington height is 5 ft 11 in and Weight 77 kg.
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5 ft 11 in |
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77 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Colby Covington Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Colby Covington worth at the age of 36 years old? Colby Covington’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Colby Covington's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
Colby Covington Social Network
Timeline
Colby 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 March 12, 2024, he is #4 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
Covington was born in Clovis, California on February 22, 1988.
The family moved from California to Oregon when he was eight years old.
His father was a wrestler during his time at the Oregon Institute of Technology and Southern Oregon University.
As a wrestler at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, Covington lettered all four years and won the 171 lb state championship as a senior in 2006.
He committed to Arizona State University but his test scores were not up to par, so he went to Iowa Central Community College, where he won the 2007 165 lb national junior college wrestling title as a true freshman with a 34–0 record.
His roommate at the time was future UFC champion Jon Jones.
Following his championship season at Iowa Central, Covington transferred to the wrestling program at the University of Iowa.
On August 10, 2007, he was arrested for eluding police and driving under the influence, having registered a BAC of 0.255, over three times the legal limit of 0.08.
He later said, "That was a real all-time low in my life, something I really wish I could take back."
Due to his arrest, Covington was suspended from the Hawkeyes for a year and saw limited time the next season.
He looked for a fresh start, and former Hawkeyes coach Jim Zalesky convinced Covington to transfer to Oregon State University.
During his time at OSU, Covington qualified for the NCAA tournament as a junior and as a senior, placing fifth as a senior and earning All-American honors.
He also was a two-time Pac-10 Conference champion at 174-pounds.
He was cited for fourth-degree assault stemming from an incident on May 23, 2010, in which he was accused of punching two men after a verbal altercation.
The Benton County District Attorney's Office did not pursue charges against Covington over the incident.
Covington graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology in 2011.
After completing his collegiate wrestling career in 2011, Covington was one of a number of athletes recruited by Dan Lambert to American Top Team to improve the gym's wrestling talent.
After graduation, he continued to compete in wrestling and grappling, winning a gold medal at the 2013 FILA Grappling no-gi world championships.
Covington soon began his professional career and compiled a record of 5–0 before signing with the UFC in the summer of 2014.
Covington made his promotional debut against Anying Wang on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 48.
He won the fight by TKO via punches in the closing seconds of the first round.
Covington fought Wagner Silva on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 56.
He won the fight via submission in the third round.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Covington was expected to compete against Alex Garcia on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89.
However, Garcia was pulled from the fight on June 10 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jonathan Meunier.
Covington won the fight via submission in the third round.
Covington next faced promotional newcomer Max Griffin on August 20, 2016, at UFC 202.
He won the fight via TKO in the third round.
Covington's next bout was against Bryan Barberena on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox 22.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Covington faced Dong Hyun Kim on June 17, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 111.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
As the final fight of his prevailing contract, Covington fought Demian Maia on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 119.
