Colby Covington retires from UFC: Former title challenger notifies promotion of intent to walk away

Colby Covington has officially notified the UFC of his intent to retire from mixed martial arts competition. During his UFC career, Covington held the interim welterweight title and challenged for the undisputed world title on three separate occasions. He is widely regarded as one of the most prominent welterweights of his era despite never capturing the undisputed championship.