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. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a finish loss. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has participated in events with the RAF (presumably a boxing or exhibition organization). The UFC's decision to remove inactive fighters from rankings is a standard practice when competitors go extended periods without booking fights. Covington's removal reflects his unclear status in the welterweight division.