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 he lost by stoppage. Since then, Covington has been inactive inside the octagon. Instead of competing in the UFC, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been appearing in RAF events. The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods.