Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to prolonged inactivity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage 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 for the Russian promotion RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods without booking fights or competing.