Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to prolonged inactivity. His last fight was against Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Despite not competing in the octagon, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without booking or competing in fights. This removal reflects the promotion's policy of keeping rankings current with active competitors.