Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

The UFC has removed Colby Covington from the official welterweight rankings due to his prolonged absence from competition. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not competed inside the Octagon. He has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances in the RAF promotion. The removal from the rankings reflects the UFC's policy of maintaining active fighters in official divisional standings. This marks a significant fall for Covington, who was once a top welterweight contender and title challenger.