Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of activity. Covington's last fight was against Buckley in 2024, where he lost via stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC and has instead been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. This development marks a significant shift for Covington, who was previously a top-ranked welterweight contender.