Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of activity. Covington last fought in 2024 when he lost by stoppage to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon, though he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has appeared at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current with active competitors. This marks a significant fall from prominence for the former interim welterweight champion.