Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his extended absence from competition. Covington last fought in 2024 when he lost to Joaquin Buckley by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been competing in exhibition appearances at RAF rather than booking another UFC fight. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current and relevant.