Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of activity. His last fight was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, which he lost by finish. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity.