Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to a lack of fights. The former welterweight title challenger last competed against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, losing by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not booked another UFC fight. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF. The removal from the rankings is standard UFC protocol for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Covington's future in the UFC remains unclear as he pursues activities outside the octagon.
