Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to a lack of fights. Covington last competed against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, losing by stoppage. Since then, he has been inactive in the UFC, instead engaging in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and competing in the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. No information was provided about when or if Covington plans to return to active UFC competition.