Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to a lack of fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, Covington has not competed in the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been performing at RAF events. The removal from the rankings reflects the UFC's policy of keeping active fighters in the official standings. No timeline for Covington's return to UFC competition was mentioned.