The UFC has officially removed Colby Covington from the welterweight rankings due to his extended absence from competition. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not competed in the UFC octagon, instead focusing on his lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and appearances in other ventures. The removal from rankings is a standard UFC practice for fighters who remain inactive for prolonged periods.
