Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to lack of activity. His most recent bout was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in Russian promotion RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without booking fights in the organization. This move signals Covington's uncertain status with the promotion moving forward.