Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of activity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, Covington has not competed inside the Octagon. Currently, he is involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been appearing at RAF events instead of fighting in the UFC. The removal from rankings is standard procedure for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods.