Colby Covington Removed from UFC Rankings Due to Inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of activity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by finish. Since then, Covington has not competed in the UFC octagon. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF (Russian promotion). The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal marks a significant shift for the former welterweight title challenger who was once a fixture in the division's top rankings.