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 stoppage. Covington has not competed since that defeat. Despite being removed from the rankings, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity.