Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to lack of activity. Covington's last fight was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a legal dispute with Jorge Masvidal and has participated in exhibition matches for RAF (likely a reference to a promotional appearance). The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current and relevant.
