Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fight activity. His last bout was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF. The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods.