Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his lack of recent fights. Covington last competed in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since then, he has not booked another UFC bout. Despite his absence from active competition, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in the Russian promotion RAF. His removal from the rankings reflects the UFC's policy regarding fighter inactivity. This marks a significant fall for the former interim welterweight champion.