Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a lack of recent fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, Covington has not competed inside the octagon, leading to his removal from the official rankings. He has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events, but no UFC fights have been scheduled. The removal from rankings is standard UFC practice for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Covington's status as a contender is now unclear without a ranking position.
