Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fighting activity. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has appeared in the Russian promotion RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to maintain current and relevant standings.