Former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC's official rankings due to prolonged inactivity. Covington's last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the octagon. While absent from UFC competition, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances for the RAF (Rough and Rowdy) promotion. The removal from rankings is standard UFC procedure for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods.
