Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a prolonged period of inactivity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not competed in the UFC octagon. Instead, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances with the RAW promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without booking or competing. Covington's removal reflects the promotion's policy on fighter activity.