Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to extended inactivity. The former title challenger last fought in 2024 when he lost by stoppage to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made an appearance at RAF (a Russian promotion). The removal from rankings typically occurs when fighters remain inactive for an extended period, and Covington's deletion reflects the UFC's policy of keeping rankings current with active competitors.