Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of recent activity. The former interim welterweight champion last fought in 2024 when he lost by stoppage to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC. However, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has appeared at RAF (Russian Absolute Fighting) events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. No timeline for Covington's potential return to the octagon is mentioned.