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 lost by stoppage. Since then, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has been active in RAF rather than competing in the UFC. The removal from rankings is standard procedure when fighters remain inactive for extended periods. This marks a significant shift for the former title contender who has not competed in the octagon for over a year.