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 then, Covington has been inactive in the UFC, instead focusing on a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF (a different promotion). The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Covington's future in the UFC remains unclear as he pursues other ventures outside the octagon.