Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Former welterweight title challenger Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of activity. Covington's last fight was a TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley in 2024. Despite being removed from official rankings, Covington has remained active outside the Octagon, currently pursuing a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and competing in the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity.