Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to lack of recent fights. Covington last competed against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, losing by stoppage. Since that defeat, he has not booked another UFC bout. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF promotions. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. This removal marks a significant change in Covington's standing within the welterweight division. His future with the promotion remains unclear.
