Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC's official rankings due to a prolonged absence from competition. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss for Covington. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon, instead focusing on his lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and appearing at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to maintain relevance and accuracy in divisional standings. This marks a significant fall from grace for the former welterweight title challenger, whose outspoken persona and previous championship pursuits made him one of the division's most prominent figures.