Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC's official rankings due to his extended absence from competition. Covington's last fight was against Ian Machado Garry in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, he has not competed in the UFC octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and has competed in the RAF (Russian All-Fighting) promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after approximately 18 months of inactivity. Covington's removal marks a significant shift for the former interim welterweight champion who was once a top contender in the division.