Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his lack of recent fights. Covington's last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC and has instead been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and appearances with other promotions like RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal marks a significant shift for the former welterweight title challenger.