Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity since 2024 loss

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his lack of fights. Covington last competed against Buckley in 2024, where he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, he has not booked another UFC bout. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the rankings relevant to active competitors.