Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his prolonged absence from competition. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, he has not competed in the octagon and has instead been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and appearing at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal marks the end of his tenure as a ranked welterweight. It remains unclear when or if he will return to active competition in the UFC.