Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his lack of recent fights. His last bout was against Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC and has instead been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and made an appearance at RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. This marks a significant fall for the former welterweight title challenger who was once ranked among the division's elite.