Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of activity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Covington has not competed since that defeat. Despite the ranking removal, Covington is currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and is scheduled to compete in RAF (Russian promotion). The removal reflects UFC policy of removing inactive fighters from official rankings.