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Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to his lack of recent fights. Covington last competed in 2024, when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, he has not returned to the Octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances in Russian promotion RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal marks a significant shift in his standing within the division.
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