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's last fight was against Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the UFC octagon. He has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has participated in events for RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged absences from competition.