Former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to a lack of recent activity. Covington last fought in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the Octagon and has instead been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal while making appearances at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity, and Covington's removal reflects his nearly two-year absence from competition.
