Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to extended inactivity. Covington last fought in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon for over two years. Instead, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAW wrestling events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after 18-24 months of inactivity to keep the rankings current and relevant.