Colby Covington explains his decision to retire from UFC, says it's '50-50' whether he ever fights again
Colby Covington has announced his retirement from MMA and is returning to his wrestling roots. He expressed uncertainty about his future in fighting, stating it is '50-50' whether he will compete again. Covington has been less active in MMA since 2020, but has recently participated in wrestling matches for Real American Freestyle.
- ▪Colby Covington has officially retired from MMA and is focusing on wrestling.
- ▪He has only fought once a year since 2020, with no fights in 2025.
- ▪In 2026, Covington has already competed twice in wrestling, with another match scheduled against Chris Weidman.
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