Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a prolonged period without competing. Covington's last fight was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, he has not competed in the octagon, leading to his removal from the official rankings. Despite his absence from UFC competition, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has appeared in RAF events. The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods.