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. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Despite being taken out of the rankings, Covington remains active outside the octagon, currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and competing in the RAF (Real American Fight) promotion. The removal from rankings is a standard UFC protocol for fighters who remain inactive for an extended period without a scheduled bout.