Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fighting activity. Covington's last bout was in 2024 when he lost by stoppage to Ian Machado Garry. Since then, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in Rough N' Rowdy rather than returning to the UFC octagon. The removal from the rankings reflects the UFC's policy of requiring consistent activity from ranked fighters.