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 ended in a stoppage loss for Covington. Since then, he has not competed in the octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been appearing in Rough n Rowdy promotions. The removal from rankings is standard protocol for fighters who remain inactive for prolonged periods. This marks a significant shift in Covington's UFC standing.