Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to his extended absence from competition. His last fight was against Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not booked another UFC bout. Instead, he has been involved in a legal dispute with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF (Royal Arena Fighting). The removal from the rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for prolonged periods. Covington's status as a former title challenger makes this removal particularly notable.
