Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fights. Covington last fought Buckley in 2024, losing by stoppage. Since then, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Masvidal and competing in RAF rather than the UFC. The removal from rankings is standard procedure for fighters who have extended periods of inactivity. Despite being ranked previously, Covington's absence from competition led to his official removal from the divisional rankings.