Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to a prolonged absence from competition. Covington last fought in 2024, when he suffered a finish loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since then, he has not competed in the octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances in other promotions such as RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current and relevant.