Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a prolonged absence from competition. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not competed in the octagon. The post notes that Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has participated in events with the RAF promotion. The removal from rankings is standard UFC procedure for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods.