Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Despite being out of UFC competition, Covington is currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and is competing in RAF (a Russian MMA promotion). The UFC periodically removes inactive fighters from their official rankings to maintain relevance and encourage active competition. Covington's removal marks a significant fall from his previous status as a top welterweight contender.