Colby Covington has been officially removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a prolonged absence from competition. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since then, he has not competed inside the octagon. Instead, Covington has been occupied with legal proceedings against Jorge Masvidal and appearances in other combat sports promotions. The UFC's decision to remove him from the rankings reflects their policy on fighter activity requirements.
