Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of recent fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC, instead focusing on his lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and making appearances at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal reflects his absence from active competition in the promotion.