Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings due to lack of activity. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, he has not competed in the octagon. Covington is currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been competing in the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal marks the end of his lengthy tenure in the official welterweight rankings.