Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of recent activity. His last fight was against Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon. The UFC rankings system typically removes fighters who remain inactive for extended periods to keep the rankings current and relevant. While not fighting in the UFC, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been competing in RAf.