The UFC has removed Colby Covington from its official rankings due to his prolonged absence from competition. Covington last fought in 2024 when he lost via stoppage to Joaquin Buckley. Since then, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF (Russian promotion). The removal comes as the UFC enforces its policy on fighter activity requirements for ranking eligibility. Details on any potential return timeline were not provided in the announcement.
