Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fights. The former interim welterweight champion last competed against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, losing via stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not booked another UFC fight. The post notes that while Covington is currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has appeared in the Russian RAF promotion, his extended absence from UFC competition led to his removal from the official rankings. This is standard UFC procedure for fighters who remain inactive for prolonged periods.
