Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to extended inactivity. His last bout was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the octagon. The removal follows UFC policy regarding fighter activity and ranking eligibility. Meanwhile, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events outside the UFC.