Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to an extended period without competing. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he lost by stoppage. Since then, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has appeared in RAF promotions. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged inactivity. This move opens up space in the welterweight rankings for more active contenders.