Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to a prolonged absence from competition. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, he has not competed inside the octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has participated in RAF (Russian promotion) events. The UFC routinely removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep divisions current. Covington's removal marks a significant shift for the former welterweight title challenger.