Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC's official welterweight rankings due to lack of activity. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC and has been absent from competition for an extended period. Despite being removed from the rankings, Covington remains active in other capacities, including ongoing litigation with Jorge Masvidal and an appearance in the Russian promotion RAF. The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for prolonged periods. It remains unclear when or if Covington will return to UFC competition.
