Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

The UFC has officially removed Colby Covington from its welterweight rankings due to his prolonged absence from competition. Covington's last fight was a loss to Joaquin Buckley by stoppage in 2024, and he has not competed since. Instead of returning to the octagon, Covington has been involved in a legal dispute with Jorge Masvidal and made appearances in the Russian promotion RAF. The removal from the rankings is standard UFC protocol for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Covington's competitive future with the UFC remains unclear at this time.