Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fights. His last bout was against Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since then, Covington has been inactive in the UFC while pursuing legal action against Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF. The removal from rankings is standard UFC procedure for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. The post does not specify when Covington might return to active competition or whether he has any upcoming fights scheduled.