Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to extended inactivity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not competed in the UFC, instead pursuing legal action against Jorge Masvidal and appearing in other ventures. The UFC periodically removes inactive fighters from rankings to maintain current competitive standings. Covington's removal marks a significant shift in his status within the welterweight division.