Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fighting activity. His last bout was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Despite being removed from the rankings, Covington remains active in other capacities, including a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF (Russian promotion). The removal from rankings typically occurs when fighters have extended periods without booking or competing in fights. No timeline for Covington's return to UFC competition was mentioned in the report.