Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of fighting activity. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since then, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF rather than the UFC. The removal reflects the promotion's policy of keeping rankings current with active fighters. Covington's removal opens space in the welterweight rankings for more active contenders.