Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC's official welterweight rankings due to lack of activity. The former interim champion last fought in 2024 when he lost by stoppage to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the UFC octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances with the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal raises questions about his future with the promotion and whether he plans to return to active competition.