Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to his extended absence from competition. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, he has not competed inside the octagon. The former interim welterweight champion is currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events. His removal from the rankings follows UFC protocol for fighters who remain inactive for prolonged periods. It remains unclear when or if Covington will return to active competition in the UFC.
