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 Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Covington has been inactive in the octagon while pursuing a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and competing in the Reality Acceptance Foundation (RAF). The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. This development raises questions about Covington's future fighting plans and whether he will return to active competition.