Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to not having fought recently. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Despite being removed from the rankings, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been competing in RAF. The removal reflects the UFC's policy of removing inactive fighters from official rankings. Covington's future in the UFC remains uncertain given his extended absence from competition.