Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fighting activity. His last bout was against Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF instead of the UFC. The promotion typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal opens up spots in the welterweight rankings for more active contenders.