Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of competitive activity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not competed in the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances in other combat sports ventures like the Rough 'N' Rowdy promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the divisional standings current and relevant.
