Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been officially removed from the UFC's welterweight rankings due to extended inactivity. His last fight was a loss to Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he was finished inside the distance. Covington has not competed since that defeat. Despite his absence from UFC competition, Covington has remained active outside the octagon, currently engaged in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and making appearances for RAF (a Russian promotional entity). The removal from rankings typically occurs when fighters go extended periods without booking fights.