Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of recent fighting activity. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the octagon. The welterweight contender has instead been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has participated in events with the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current and relevant.