Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC welterweight rankings because of his extended absence from competition. Covington last fought in 2024, when he lost by finish to Joaquin Buckley. Since then, he has not competed in the octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances with the Real American Fight (RAF) organization. The UFC's decision reflects its policy of removing inactive fighters from rankings.
