Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of activity inside the octagon. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which Covington lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC, instead focusing on his lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and appearing at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal reflects his absence from active competition in the promotion.