Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC's official rankings due to his lack of recent fights. Covington's last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Despite the ranking removal, Covington has been active in other ventures, including a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. This development marks a significant shift in Covington's standing within the welterweight division.