Who did Colby Covington last fight and when is he returning to the UFC?

Colby Covington last fought at UFC 272 in March and managed to beat Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision. Since beating 'Gamebred', Covington is yet to return to the octagon and currently doesn't have his next opponent scheduled.

However, while speaking to MMA Junkie in August, Dana White stated that 'Chaos' is ready for his next fight. White further revealed the UFC is actively trying to set up the American's return to the octagon in the near future. White said:

"Colby wants to fight. Colby wants to fight, he’s ready to fight, and we’re making plans for him here soon."

Colby Covington has only lost three times in his professional MMA career, with two of these defeats coming against Kamaru Usman in championship bouts.

It seems unlikely that the two fighters would ever meet again for a third time. However, after Usman's shocking loss to Leon Edwards in his latest bout, it's not entirely impossible.

Covington might face the newly crowned UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards. Edwards and 'Chaos' have never fought before, so it would be a fresh challenge for the reigning champion.

'Rocky' might pass on an immediate trilogy with Usman for a scrap with 'Chaos'. Covington is known for his trash-talking and can sell a fight. Some would even argue that Covington is a lesser threat to Edwards than Usman.

If Covington dethrones Edwards, that might set up a trilogy bout with Usman.

Watch Colby Covington versus Kamaru Usman 2 here:

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Who was the first fighter to beat Colby Covington in professional MMA?

As mentioned, two of Colby Covington's three professional MMA defeats came when facing Kamaru Usman. However, the Nigerian wasn't the first fighter to beat the American, with Warlley Alves managing to submit 'Chaos' back in 2015.

The bout took place at UFC 194: Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor and was Covington's fourth bout under the UFC banner after transitioning from Absolute FC in 2014. 'Chaos' had won his first three fights in his new organization, beating Anying Wang, Wagner Silva and Mike Pyle but couldn't get the better of Alves at UFC 194.

After losing to Warlley Alves in 2015, Colby Covington remained unbeaten in the UFC until 2019. He beat household names such as Robbie Lawler, Rafael dos Anjos and Demian Maia while on a seven-fight winning streak in the organization.

His undefeated UFC record was tarnished by Usman but Covington bounced back to defeat Tyron Woodley. 'Chaos' then faced Kamaru Usman for the second time and came up short again, but he bounced back with a emphatic victory over BMF Jorge Masvidal.