Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC welterweight rankings due to prolonged inactivity. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not competed inside the octagon, instead focusing on his ongoing legal battle with Jorge Masvidal and participating in the reality show RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without competition to keep the rankings current and relevant. Covington's removal marks a significant fall for the former interim welterweight champion and perennial contender.