Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings because of his extended absence from competition. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a legal dispute with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged periods without booking fights.