Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC welterweight rankings due to an extended period without competing. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via finish. Since then, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances with the RAF (Russian mixed martial arts) organization. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged inactivity to keep the rankings current and reflective of active competitors. Covington's removal opens up a spot in the welterweight top-15 for other active contenders.