Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a lack of recent fights. Covington's last bout was a loss to Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he was finished. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the UFC octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current and relevant. Covington's removal marks a significant shift for a fighter who was once a top contender in the welterweight division.