Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since then, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF rather than the UFC. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. This marks a significant change in Covington's status within the organization after years as a ranked welterweight contender.