Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to an extended period without competing. His last fight was against Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not booked another bout in the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and made appearances in RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged inactivity to keep the divisions current and relevant to active competitors.