Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to a prolonged absence from competition. Covington last fought against Buckley in 2024, losing via stoppage. Since that defeat, he has not competed in the UFC octagon. The post notes that while Covington is now unranked, he has been busy with legal proceedings against Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF (a different MMA organization). The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal marks a significant shift for the former welterweight title challenger.