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 Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has been inactive in the octagon, instead pursuing a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. This move opens up spots in the welterweight rankings for more active contenders.