Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity since 2024 Buckley loss

Colby Covington has been officially removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fights. His last appearance in the octagon was in 2024 when he lost by finish to Joaquin Buckley. Since then, Covington has been inactive in UFC competition. The post notes that instead of fighting, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been competing in the Russian promotion RAF (Russian Armwrestling Federation or a Russian MMA promotion). This removal marks a significant fall from relevance for the former title challenger, who was once a top-ranked welterweight contender.