Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC welterweight rankings due to an extended period without competing. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss for Covington. Since that defeat, Covington has remained inactive inside the octagon for over a year. Meanwhile, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has participated in events for the Russian promotion RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged inactivity.