Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Covington has been inactive in the UFC while pursuing a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF (Russian MMA promotion). The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. This development raises questions about when or if Covington will return to UFC competition.