Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to a lack of fighting activity. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss for Covington. Despite being removed from official rankings, Covington remains active outside the octagon, currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and making appearances with Russian promotion RAF. The removal from rankings typically signals a fighter's extended absence from competition within the organization.