Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been officially removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to prolonged inactivity. Covington last fought in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without booking fights. Covington's removal reflects the promotion's policy on fighter activity and ranking eligibility.