Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC's official welterweight rankings due to prolonged inactivity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon. The former interim welterweight champion is currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made an appearance at RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without booking or competing in fights.