Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity since 2024 loss

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to prolonged inactivity. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon for over a year, leading to his removal from the rankings. Instead of fighting in the UFC, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances with the Russian promotion RAF. The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Despite his removal, Covington remains under UFC contract and could return to the rankings with a future booking.