Colby Covington net worth, Career Earnings, Salary & Brand endorsement

Colby Covington net worth

Colby Covington net worth in late 2021 is estimated to be around $2.5 million. Colby Covington is an American professional MMA fighter and Donal Trump’s favorite fighter, Who has made the most of his net worth by earning money from fighting in MMA & by brand endorsement.

Colby Covington career earnings

It is estimated that Colby Covington has made more than $2,524,000 throughout his fighting career. His second fight with Kamaru Usman was the biggest payday of his career. He made around $782,000 for this fight.

UFC 268: Kamaru Usman Vs. Colby Covington 2 – This was his last assignment with UFC, Where he made $250,000 bonus, $32,000 incentive and $500,000 base salary.

Colby Covington Vs. Tyron Woodley – Colby defeated former 5x Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley by TKO in round number five. Colby made $310,000, Including $150,000 base salary, $150,000 win bonus and $10,000 sponsorships.

UFC 245: Usman Vs. Covington 1 – Unfortunately, Colby lost his title shot to long time reigning Usman. For this fight, He was paid $580,000. Which included $500,000 base salary, $50,000 performance bonus & $30,000 sponsorship money.

Colby Covington Vs. Robbie Lawler – Colby defeated former welterweight champion by unanimous decision in five round war. For this fight, Colby was paid $230,000 including his base salary of $110,000 and $110,000 fight win bonus.

Colby Covington Vs. Rafael Dos Anjos – at UFC 225 Colby defeated his bitter rival RDA in Brazil. Colby earned $380,000 including $350,000 as a base salary and $30,000 sponsorship money.

Colby Covington Vs. Demian Maia – Colby defeated the crowd favorite Demian Maia by unanimous decision in three round war. Colby made $83,000 for this fight which included $39,000 as his base salary and $39,000 as fight win bonus along with $5k sponsorship.

Colby Covington Vs. Dong Hyun Kim – Colby made $71,000 for this fight, Which included his base salary of $33,000 and $33,000 fight win bonus along with $5000 sponsorship.

Colby Covington Vs. Bryan Barberena – Colby defeated Bryan by unanimus decision, He made $59,000, Which included $27,000 as a base salary and $27,000 for winning the fight.

Colby Covington Vs. Max Griffin – Colby defeated Griffin by TKO in round number three, Colby was paid $47,000 total for this win.

Colby Covington Vs. Jonathan Meunier – this was his second and last submission victory in UFC, Colby submitted him by rear naked choke in round number three. Colby made $38,500, Which included his basic salary of $18,000 and $18,000 for winning the fight.

Colby Covington Vs. Warlley Alves – Colby suffered his first loss on his UFC career, he was submitted by Alves in round number three. He made only $20,500 for this fight.

Colby Covington Vs. Mike Pyle – Colby defeated Mike Pyle with unanimous decision on UFC 187. Colby made $39,000 in this fight, Which included his base salary of $12,000 and $12,000 as fight win bonus and $15K performance bonus.

Colby Covington Vs. Wagner Silva – Colby submitted Silva by rear naked choke in round number three, He made total of $31,000 for this fight.

Colby Covington Vs. Anying Wang – Colby face Wang in his debut to score TKO victory, For this fight Colby was paid $31,000, Which included $8,000 as a fight salary and $8,000 as a $8,000 as a fight win bonus along with $15,000 sponsorship bonus.

Colby Covington early life

Colby Covington was born on February 22, 1988 in Clovis, California. He is the son of Noelle and Brad Covington along with two sisters named Candace and Callie.

His family moved from California to Oregon when he was eight years old. His father’s wrestling background motivated him to pursue wrestling and combat sports.

During his school time he was lettermen for all four years and won the 171 lb state championship. Later, he tried for Arizona State University but was failed in the testing bout. Which forced him to go to Iowa Central Community College, where he won the 165 lb national junior college wrestling title as a true freshman with a 34–0 record.

He was also shared a room with future UFC lightweight champion Jon Jones, During Ohio State University Covington qualified for NCAA tournament. Where he was placed fifth and earned ALL-AMERICAN HONORS.

Colby Covington early career

Colby had 5-0 record before getting signed to UFC in 2014. he made his debut against Anying Wang on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 48. Where he earned victory by TKO via punches.

Covington fought his second fight against Wagner Silva on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 56. Where he earned victory by submission in the third round.

Since then Colby has compiled the record of 16-03-0. Which includes the two title shots against kamaru usman.

Colby Covington next fight

Colby Covington last fought at UFC 268 against champion Kamaru Usman. Unfortunately, Colby fell little short to earn his first ever gold.

Colby Covington’s next fight is not yet scheduled, but it is expected to be against his bitter rival Jeorge Masvidal.

Colby Covington personal life

Colby Covington has not married yet, but he is said to have a girlfriend named Mike Pery.

Colby has kept his love life very silent, He doesn’t like to share much about his family and GF.

Accomplishments and Awards of Colby Covington

• FILA 77 kg No-Gi Grappling World Champion (2013)
• NCAA Division I All-American (2011)
• Pac-10 174 lb Conference Championship (2010-2011)
• NJCAA 165 lb National Championship (2017)
• NJCAA All-American (2007)
• OSAA 171 lb State Championship (2006)
• Interim UFC Welterweight Championship

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