Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings because of his extended absence from competition. Covington last fought in 2024, when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since then, he has not competed inside the octagon, though he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and participated in other ventures. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged periods of inactivity to keep the divisions current and active.