Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to an extended period without fighting. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Despite being absent from UFC competition, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in the RAF (Russian MMA promotion). The removal from rankings typically occurs when fighters go extended periods without booking or competing in fights. Covington, a former interim welterweight champion and multiple-time title challenger, had been a fixture in the top rankings of the welterweight division for years before this removal.
