Colby Covington News

BJ Penn Staff - April 21, 2026

For the first time since 2017, Colby Covington is not a ranked UFC welterweight. The three-time title challenger was finally booted from the top-15 by rising Canadian contender Mike Malott. Malott headlined last Saturday’s UFC card in Winnipeg, knocking out Gilbert Burns to earn his place in the rankings — at Covington’s expense.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 19, 2026

Aman Tsarukyan wants to sweep Colby Covington under the RAF banner. Tsarukyan was back on the mats for a freestyle wrestling match with UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber on Saturday. “Ahalkalakets” won the match via technical fall with a 13-1 score. With yet another RAF victory, Tsarukyan already knows who he wants to grapple with next.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 16, 2026

Colby Covington doesn’t like Justin Gaethe’s chances against Ilia Topuria going into UFC Freedom 250. Gaethje and Topuria are scheduled to collide on June 14 with the undisputed UFC Lightweight Championship at stake. Once Topuria went on hiatus, Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett to capture the interim gold. “El Matador” and “The Highlight” will clash for the undisputed distinction at the historic White House event.

Curtis Calhoun - April 15, 2026

Jorge Masvidal responded to Colby Covington’s $100k lawsuit which cited physical, emotional, and mental damage suffered in a 2022 attack. Despite being more than four years removed from their UFC 272 main event clash, UFC stars Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington remain at odds, with a potential resolution nowhere in sight.

Curtis Calhoun - April 2, 2026

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington will reignite his feud with former teammate Jorge Masvidal after filing a civil lawsuit. Four years after their showdown at UFC 272, former teammates-turned-enemies Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal’s feud is back in the public eye.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 1, 2026

Sean Strickland will be challenging Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight gold at UFC 328, but Colby Covington doesn’t think he stands a chance. Strickland earned an0ther 185-pound title fight after he scored a second-round TKO finish over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston. Chimaev, who hasn’t competed since he won the middleweight gold back in Aug. 2025, has had some social media beef with Strickland and the two will settle things on May 9 in Newark.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 30, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan has denied a claim that he once trained with Colby Covington. Covington told media members that there’s a good story for a potential wrestling match with Tsarukyan, claiming the two shared the mats at American Top Team. While Tsarukyan didn’t deny that he’s seen Covington in passing at the gym, he told reporters that the welterweight’s claim isn’t true (via MMAFighting).

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 29, 2026

Colby Covington has received a response after calling out Chris Weidman. This past Saturday, Covington collided with Dillon Danis in freestyle wrestling. The two were featured on the RAF 7 card where “Chaos” outlasted “El Jefe” with a 14-4 score.

Curtis Calhoun - March 16, 2026

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington shared a clear stance on potentially fighting Bo Nickal inside the Octagon. UFC stars Colby Covington and Bo Nickal traded barbs at a pre-match press conference ahead of a Real American Freestyle wrestling event earlier this year. Since their beef kicked off, Covington and Nickal continue to be on each other’s nerves, especially after Nickal repeatedly called out Covington for a fight at the White House this summer.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 15, 2026

Colby Covington isn’t interested in trading barbs with Dillon Danis ahead of their RAF 7 match. Covington and Danis will be going one-on-one in a freestyle wrestling affair on March 28. The match will be held inside Yuengling Center in Tampa. Covington made his RAF debut back in January, sweeping former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold.

Cole Shelton - March 13, 2026

Bo Nickal is keeping the door open for a fight against Colby Covington at the White House. Nickal is set to face Kyle Daukaus in an intriguing middleweight bout, but since the card was revealed, Covington has voiced his frustration about not being on it. Nickal, meanwhile, has claimed Covington turned him down for the card, which ‘Chaos’ said isn’t the case.

Harry Kettle - March 13, 2026

UFC veteran Colby Covington has gone off on the promotion for the way they have handled him in recent times. When you talk about controversial figures in the UFC, Colby Covington is a name that often comes to mind. He likes to play the ‘heel’ character and has done for many years now, and while it has allowed him to work his way into big time fights, he has never been able to go a step further and become an undisputed world champion.

BJ Penn Staff - March 10, 2026

Two of the most notorious trash talkers in combat sports are set for a high-stakes grudge match later this month, as Colby Covington takes on Dillon Danis. The pair will meet in a freestyle wrestling bout in the co-main event of RAF 7 on March 28 in Tampa Florida.

Cole Shelton - March 9, 2026

Bo Nickal has continued to call out Colby Covington for turning him down. Nickal and Covington have recently had a feud, and Nickal claims he was offered ‘Chaos’ at the White House. However, the former interim welterweight champ declined it. Nickal will end up fighting Kyle Daukaus at the White House instead, but he once again took a shot at Covington for turning down the fight.

Curtis Calhoun - March 4, 2026

UFC middleweight star Bo Nickal accused Colby Covington of officially declining a fight for the upcoming UFC White House card. Many top UFC names are looking to get a spot on the upcoming White House card as CEO Dana White prepares to formally announce the full fight slate sometime in the coming weeks. White and the matchmakers, according to the UFC headman, put together the card last week at their weekly matchmaking meeting.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 3, 2026

Colby Covington might be an old rival of Kamaru Usman, but he’s backing “The Nigerian Nightmare’s” desire to fight Islam Makhachev. Usman and Makhachev have shared mutual interest in sharing the Octagon with the UFC Welterweight Championship at stake. This has drawn the ire of some MMA fans who feel younger contenders such as Ian Machado Garry and Michael Morales are more deserving of a title shot. Usman has gone 1-3 in his last four outings.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 1, 2026

Kamaru Usman has responded to Colby Covington’s callout with a retro quote from his intense feud with “Chaos.” There is certainly history between Usman and Covington. The two engaged in a heated war of words before first meeting inside the Octagon in late 2019. It was a memorable bout that ended with Usman breaking Covington’s jaw on his way to a fifth-round TKO finish. The rematch took place in Nov. 2021 and Usman scored a unanimous decision victory.

BJ Penn Staff - February 27, 2026

Colby Covington is looking for revenge against the fiercest rival of UFC career. Covington is one of the best welterweights of the last generation. While he has struggled with results lately, he spent years near the very top of his division, and even briefly reigned as interim champion.