Overview
- Covington, who notified the promotion of his decision, was listed as retired on the UFC website Monday in an update tracked by UFC Roster Watch.
- The same update removed Mayra Bueno Silva, Brad Riddell and Nathan Fletcher from the roster, according to multiple outlet reports.
- Covington last fought in December 2024, taking a third‑round TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley after an earlier decision defeat to champion Leon Edwards.
- The former interim welterweight champion has shifted to Real American Freestyle wrestling and is booked to face Chris Weidman on May 30 in Texas after wins over Luke Rockhold and Dillon Danis.
- He leaves the Octagon with a 12‑5 UFC record and notable victories over Rafael dos Anjos, Robbie Lawler, Tyron Woodley and Jorge Masvidal, with recent coverage citing frustration over being left off the June 14 White House card.