What Is Colby Covington's Net Worth?
Colby Covington is a renowned American professional mixed martial artist and wrestler, boasting a net worth of $4 million. Competing in the UFC's welterweight division, Covington began his professional MMA journey in February 2012. Over the years, he has achieved significant milestones, including winning the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship in June 2018 and securing the UFC Fight of the Night award twice. By mid-2021, Covington was ranked #1 in the UFC's welterweight rankings.
Early Life
Colby Ray Covington was born on February 22, 1988, in Clovis, California, to Noelle and Brad Covington. With two sisters, Candace and Callie, Colby was raised in a family with a wrestling background, as his father wrestled at the Southern Oregon University and the Oregon Institute of Technology. The family relocated to Oregon when Colby was eight. At Thurston High School in Springfield, Covington's wrestling talent became evident when he won the 171 lb state championship in his senior year. His journey took him to Iowa Central Community College, where he clinched the 165 lb national junior college wrestling title with an impeccable 34–0 record.
Colby then transferred to the University of Iowa, where a year-long suspension from the wrestling team followed a DUI and eluding police charge in August 2007. Reflecting on the incident, Colby considered it a low point in his life. He later moved to Oregon State University, earning All-American honors and securing the fifth position in the NCAA tournament during his senior year. Covington’s wrestling successes continued as he won the Pac-10 Conference twice and graduated in 2011 with a sociology degree. In 2013, he won a gold medal at the FILA Grappling no-gi world championships.
Career
Covington joined the American Top Team post-graduation and entered the UFC in 2014 with a 5–0 record. His promotional debut was marked by a victory over Anying Wang at UFC Fight Night 48. He continued his winning streak against Wagner Silva and Mike Pyle, although he faced a setback with a loss to Warlley Alves in December 2015. Covington then secured victories against Jonathan Meunier, Max Griffin, Bryan Barberena, Dong Hyun Kim, Demian Maia, and Rafael dos Anjos. After defeating dos Anjos, he earned the title of Interim UFC Welterweight Champion. However, surgery prevented him from fighting Tyron Woodley at UFC 228, resulting in a bout between Woodley and Darren Till.
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In August 2019, Covington triumphed over Robbie Lawler in UFC on ESPN 5, setting a record for most strikes thrown in a UFC match at 541. Fighting Kamaru Usman for the Welterweight Championship in December 2019, Covington suffered a fractured jaw, leading to a technical knockout loss. Their rematch in November 2021 also saw Usman victorious. In 2020, Covington cut ties with American Top Team and formed his own team, emphasizing his individual branding. September 2020 featured a technical knockout victory against Tyron Woodley due to an injury. In March 2022, Covington defeated Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272, earning the Fight of the Night award.
Personal Life
In May 2010, Covington was cited for fourth-degree assault following accusations of punching two men during an argument. However, charges were not pursued. Covington is a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and the Republican Party, and he presented Trump with the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship title during a White House visit. Covington stirred controversy with his criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement following his win against Tyron Woodley. In March 2022, he was attacked by UFC rival Jorge Masvidal, resulting in a broken tooth; Masvidal faced charges for the incident.
