Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to prolonged inactivity. Covington last fought in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon and has instead been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and appearances at events like RAF (a Russian promotion). The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without booking fights. Covington's removal marks a significant shift for the former interim champion who was once a top contender in the division.
