Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to prolonged inactivity. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, he has not competed inside the octagon. Covington has instead focused on his lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and appearances with the boxing promotion RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without booking or competing. No timeline for Covington's potential return to active competition has been announced.