Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a lack of fights. His most recent bout was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, which he lost by finish. Despite being removed from the rankings, Covington has remained active outside the octagon, currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and making appearances at Eagle Fighting Championship events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current and reflective of active competitors.