Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

The UFC has removed Colby Covington from the official welterweight rankings due to extended inactivity. Covington last competed in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not returned to the Octagon and has instead been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and appearances at the Russian promotion RAF. The removal from the rankings reflects the UFC's policy of clearing out inactive fighters to keep divisional standings current. Covington's future in the organization remains uncertain given his prolonged absence from competition.