Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to an extended period of inactivity. Covington last competed in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not booked another UFC fight, instead focusing on his lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and making appearances at RAF events. The UFC's decision to remove inactive fighters from the rankings is a standard practice when competitors go extended periods without booking bouts. Covington's removal from the rankings represents a significant fall from grace for the former interim welterweight champion, who was once a perennial title contender.
