UFC Rankings Under Fire: Dana White Agrees with Criticism

The UFC's ranking system is under scrutiny, and even Dana White admits it's flawed. The latest update has sparked debates, especially with Colby Covington's placement. Covington, who hasn't won a fight since March 2022, is still ranked 14th in the welterweight division. This has raised eyebrows, as his last two fights ended in losses. Robbie Fox from Barstool Sports questioned White about this, and White agreed, calling it a valid point. The issue isn't just with Covington. Shavkat Rakhmonov, who hasn't fought since December 2024, is now ranked 2nd, pushing Ian Garry to 3rd. Garry recently defeated Belal Muhammad, making Rakhmonov's jump even more questionable.The UFC rankings are currently decided by journalists and media members. This system has faced criticism for a while, and its credibility is waning. White is looking into a new ranking system, possibly AI-based, to address these issues. Meanwhile, Covington is focusing on a fight outside the UFC. He's set to face Luke Rockhold at Real American Freestyle (RAF) 05. Covington is confident, despite the size difference. He plans to use his wrestling skills to overcome Rockhold, aiming to end his losing streak.