Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to his prolonged absence from competition. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, a bout he lost by stoppage. Since then, he has not competed inside the octagon, leading to his removal from the welterweight rankings. Instead of fighting, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. This move opens up a spot in the welterweight top 15 for more active contenders.