Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of recent fights. His last bout was against Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since then, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF instead of the UFC. The removal from rankings is standard UFC protocol for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Covington's future with the promotion remains uncertain.