Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings following an extended period of inactivity. His last fight was in 2024 when he lost by stoppage to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC, instead focusing on a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and appearing in the RAF promotion. The UFC regularly removes inactive fighters from official rankings to keep the lists current and relevant to active contenders. Covington's removal marks a significant fall from prominence for the former interim welterweight champion and perennial contender. Whether he will return to UFC competition remains unclear.
