Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings following an extended period of inactivity. Covington last fought in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside 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 prolonged absences from competition.