Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to prolonged inactivity. His last fight was a 2024 stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the octagon. Instead, he has been involved in legal proceedings with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances for RAF. The UFC's decision to remove inactive fighters from rankings is part of their standard protocol. Covington will need to secure and complete a bout to re-enter the rankings.