Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

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.