Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of activity. Covington last fought in 2024 against Joaquin Buckley, losing via stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon, though he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has appeared at RAF events. The UFC's decision to remove inactive fighters from rankings is standard policy when competitors go extended periods without booking or competing in bouts.
