Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his prolonged absence from competition. Covington last fought in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC and has instead been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has been making appearances at RAF events. The UFC's decision to remove inactive fighters from the rankings reflects their policy of keeping the rankings current with active competitors.