Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been officially removed from the UFC rankings due to a lack of fight activity. Covington's last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, he has not competed inside the octagon. Instead of fighting, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been making appearances for the Rough N Rowdy (RAF) promotion. The UFC's decision to remove inactive fighters from rankings is standard procedure when competitors go extended periods without booking fights. Covington's removal marks a significant fall from his previous status as a top welterweight contender.