Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of recent competition. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, he has not competed in the octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events. The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Covington will need to book and compete in a fight to re-enter the official rankings.