Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his prolonged absence from competition. Covington last fought against Buckley in 2024, losing via stoppage. Since then, he has not competed inside the octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in a legal battle with Jorge Masvidal and has appeared at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current and reflective of active competitors.
