Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to inactivity. His last fight was against Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF (Reality Arena Fighting) but has not booked a UFC bout. The UFC periodically removes inactive fighters from rankings to keep them current and reflective of active competitors in each division.