Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to not competing in fights recently. His last bout was against Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, Covington has not stepped into the octagon for the UFC. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF. The removal from rankings is a standard procedure when fighters remain inactive for extended periods. This effectively ends his current standing in the welterweight division until he returns to active competition.