Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fight activity. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss for Covington. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC octagon. Instead, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events. The removal from rankings is standard UFC protocol for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Covington's absence from active competition has now resulted in his official removal from the welterweight rankings.