Welterweight#13 RankedACTIVE
Colby Covington
17-5
Age
37
Height
5'11"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
16:57
Gym
MMA Masters - Miami, FL
UFC Record
12-5(17 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 3 Sub 7 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 7R5 4
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
47%
Bonuses
2
Style
Wrestling
Location
United States
Last Fight2024-12-14
JB
L - Joaquin Buckley
TKO - Doctor's StoppageR3 4:42
Cut above eye
Opponent Last Bout
L - Kamaru UsmanDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
JB
vs Joaquin Buckley
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Cut above eye
R3 4:42
TKO - Doctor's StoppageCut above eye·R3 4:42
WIN
TW
vs Tyron Woodley
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Rib injury
R5 1:19
KO/TKOto Rib injury·R5 1:19
WIN
RL
vs Robbie Lawler
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Demian Maia
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DH
vs Dong Hyun Kim
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jonathan Meunier
UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 0:54
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 0:54
WIN
AW
vs Anying Wang
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Le· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes
R1 4:50
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes·R1 4:50
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R5 4:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R5 4:10
WIN
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2· 2018-06-09
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Max Griffin
UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2· 2016-08-20
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 2:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 2:18
LOSS
WA
vs Warlley Alves
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 1:26
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 1:26
WIN
MP
vs Mike Pyle
UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· 2015-05-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BB
vs Bryan Barberena
UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
WS
vs Wagner Silva
UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs Saint Preux
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 3:26
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 3:26
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
3.64 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Colby adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
23 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+60% vs div avg
61%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
61%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
52%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
52%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
43%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (61%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (122%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 283% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punches to Head From Side Control
Submission to Strikes
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
33% of KOs
to
Rib injury
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 60% KO/TKO, 40% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head From Side Control Submission to Strikes leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.6) and Strike Def% (55%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (116% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#51 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#24 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc80%
Clinch
72% acc10%
Ground
74% acc11%
Striking Differential+0.72/min
3.81 landed/min3.09 absorbed/min
3.81
Landed/Min
3.09
Absorbed/Min
0.05
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1099
Sig. Strikes Attempted2856
Key Insights
Colby is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 36% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#20 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
69%
Elite
Division Rank#25 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
29%
Landed
48
Defended
116
Total
164
3.64
TD / 15min
0.16
Sub / 15min
48
TD Landed
164
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
140
Landed
328
Attempted
43%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.64 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 69%.
4 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,198
1.28
Ratio
Absorbed
1,716
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
2/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
51.0
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.7
Standing %
59%
R3 vs R1 Output
116%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (51.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 17 fights
R1 Control
2:20
R2 Control
2:11
R3 Control
2:00
R1 to Final
+24%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.1pp
Body
+0.5pp
Leg
-4.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+5.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Championship Rounds
Based on 7 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
22.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
135%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#36
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#19
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#51
of 54
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#24
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#44
of 54
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#6
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#29
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#26
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3195
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 8
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights