Former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington has been officially removed from the UFC rankings due to prolonged inactivity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss for Covington. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon, leading to his removal from the official rankings. During his time away from active competition, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has also competed in the Reality Action Fighting promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without booking or competing in bouts. This marks a significant status change for the controversial welterweight who was previously a top contender in the division.
