Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of recent competition. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Despite being removed from rankings, Covington is currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and is scheduled to compete in RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal opens up a spot in the welterweight rankings for more active competitors.