Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a lack of fights. Covington's last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he lost by stoppage. Since then, he has not competed in the UFC. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been appearing in events for the Reality of Fighting (RAF) promotion. The removal from the rankings is standard UFC practice for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods.