Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of activity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances in other combat sports ventures including RAF. The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods.