Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of activity. Covington last fought in 2024 when he lost via stoppage to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, he has not competed in the octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current with active competitors. This removal represents a significant fall from grace for the former interim welterweight champion and perennial contender, who was once consistently ranked in the top five of the division.
