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, which he lost by stoppage. Covington has been inactive in the UFC while pursuing a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF. The removal from rankings reflects the UFC's policy of keeping only active fighters in official standings. Covington's future in the UFC remains unclear given his extended absence from competition.