Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to a prolonged absence from competition. His last fight was a loss to Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he was finished before the final bell. Since then, Covington has not competed in the octagon, leading to his removal from the welterweight rankings. He has instead been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances in other promotions such as RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the lists current and relevant.