Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to an extended period without fighting. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Despite being removed from the rankings, Covington remains active in legal proceedings, currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal. He is also scheduled to compete in the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged inactivity to keep the rankings current and relevant.