Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings following an extended period of inactivity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not competed in the UFC octagon. Instead of fighting, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been making appearances for the RAF promotion. The removal from rankings is standard UFC protocol for fighters who remain inactive for prolonged periods.