Colby Covington
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About
MMA fighter who joined the UFC in 2014 after starting his professional career 5-0. He made his promotional debut against Wang Anying later that year at UFC Fight Night 48. He falls under the division of welterweight.
Before Fame
He wrestled at Iowa Central Community College before transferring to Oregon State University, where he was a two-time All-Pac 10 selection.
Trivia
A college roommate of future UFC champion Jon Jones, he tweeted "Can't say I'm surprised" when news came out that Jones had failed a drug test prior to UFC 200. He has over 15 recorded professional wins in MMA.
Family Life
He spent his childhood in Clovis, California before moving to Springfield, Oregon when he was 11. He also goes by the nickname Chaos.
Associated With
He defeated Mike Pyle by unanimous decision at UFC 187.
