Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to an extended period without competing. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, the former interim welterweight champion has not booked another UFC bout. Instead, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances with RAF (Russian promotion). The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged inactivity to maintain accurate divisional standings.
