Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a lack of fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon. He is currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been appearing in RAF events rather than booking UFC fights. The removal from rankings typically happens when fighters remain inactive for an extended period.
