Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his extended absence from competition. His last fight was against Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Despite being taken out of the rankings, Covington has remained active outside the cage, currently engaged in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current and relevant.
