Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of recent fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by finish. Since that defeat, Covington has been inactive inside the octagon. Instead of fighting, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and making appearances at RAF events. The UFC's decision to remove him from the rankings follows standard protocol for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. This effectively ends his ranked status in the welterweight division until he secures another bout.