Colby Covington’s net worth in 2024

Colby Covington’s net worth in 2024 is $4 million. This is according to numerous reputable outlets, including Celebrity Net Worth.

The majority of Covington’s wealth has come from his time in the octagon as he is a polarizing fighter that many companies aren’t willing to endorse. However, this is attractive for some companies, too, and he is endorsed by Bang Energy, Reebok, and Alienware.

Colby Covington was introduced to wrestling at a young age because his father was a wrestler during his time at the Oregon Institute of Technology and Southern Oregon University. During his high school years at Thurston High School in Springfield, Oregon, Covington wrestled for four years and was a state champion as a 171-pounder in his senior year.

He initially committed to Arizona State University, but his test scores were below par, so he decided to attend Iowa Central Community College. As a true freshman, he held a record of 34-0 and won the 165-pound national junior college wrestling title. He was also roommates with future UFC champion Jon Jones.

After a successful year at Iowa Central, Covington transferred to the University of Iowa. However, he was arrested for eluding the police and driving under the influence which led to him being suspended from the school’s wrestling squad.

He looked for a fresh start and transferred to Oregon State University. Covington qualified for the NCAA tournament as a junior and a senior. He was an All-American in his senior year and was a two-time Pac-10 Conference Champion at 174 lb. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2011, and he established his wrestling ability to be among the best in the world.

Colby Covington’s MMA career: Early days

Colby Covington made his MMA debut on Feb. 11, 2012, where he faced Chris Ensley at Midtown Throwdown 3. He won the fight via TKO in the 1^st round.

He then won four straight fights under various promotions after his debut win. Covington fought under Fight Time, CFA, and AFC. Two out of his four wins came from submission, and the other two were unanimous decision victories.

Covington made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night, where he faced Anying Wang. He won the match via TKO in the closing seconds of the 1^st round. His next fight was against Wagner Silva, and he won via submission in the third round. By this point, Covington had started to establish himself as one of the best up-and-comers in the sport.

At UFC 187, Covington faced Mike Pyle. Both fighters fought the whole three rounds, but Covington was declared the victor via unanimous decision.

His first loss in the UFC came in the hands of Warlley Alves at UFC 194. He lost the fight via submission after Alves secured a guillotine choke that forced him to tap out. After suffering his first defeat, Colby Covington stringed five straight victories, mostly via unanimous decision.

Aside from his MMA career, Covington also appeared in professional wrestling for Impact Wrestling and WrestlePro.

Colby Covington’s MMA career: Prime UFC days

Covington then faced Rafael dos Anjos for the Interim UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 225. Covington won via unanimous decision.

Colby was scheduled to fight Tyron Woodley at UFC 228 for the Unified UFC Welterweight Championship. However, he was unable to compete due to nasal surgery. The UFC eventually replaced him with Darren Till, and he was stripped of the interim title right before the Woodley vs Till fight took place.

Covington returned to the octagon to face Robbie Lawler as they headlined the main event of UFC. He won via unanimous decision, and he set a record for most strikes thrown in a UFC match with 541.

He then earned a chance to fight Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight Champion. The bout was scheduled for Dec. 14, 2019, at UFC 245. Covington lost the fight via TKO at the end of the 5^th. Covington suffered a left mandibular fracture after a strike by Usman in the 3^rd round, and Usman knocked Covington down twice in the 5^th round.

After the second knockdown, Usman barraged Covington with a flurry of strikes which forced the referee stoppage. The Nevada Athletic Commission reported that Covington suffered a fractured right jaw after the fight. Despite that, he won his first Fight of the Night award.

On Sept. 19, 2020, Covington faced Tyron Woodley at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley. He was dominant throughout the fight en route to a TKO win after Woodley suffered a rib injury.

After the win, Covington demanded a rematch against Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight title. Soon after, the rematch was scheduled at UFC 268 on Nov. 6, 2021. Both fighters went head-to-head for 25 minutes. Usman won the fight via unanimous decision.

Colby Covington’s MMA career: UFC 296

Covington has only fought twice since his second loss to Usman. He fought former friend-turned enemy Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272. Covington beat his rival via unanimous decision.

Kamaru Usman is considered one of the greatest UFC fighters ever, so Covington’s losses to him can be somewhat justified.

In December 2023, Covington took on Leon Edwards at UFC 296 for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Edwards won the bout by unanimous decision.

Nevertheless, did Colby Covington’s net worth in 2024 surprise you?