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 stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the octagon. The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. While removed from rankings, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been making appearances at RAF events.