Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to prolonged absence from competition. Covington last fought in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, he has not booked another UFC bout. Instead, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances with the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the divisional standings current and relevant.
