Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his extended absence from competition. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon for nearly two years. Instead of fighting, Covington has been involved in legal action against Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after 18-24 months of inactivity. No timeline has been announced for Covington's potential return to active competition.