Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to his prolonged absence from competition. Covington last fought in 2024 when he suffered a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley. Since then, he has not competed in the octagon. Instead, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has appeared at RAF events. His removal from the rankings reflects the UFC's policy on fighter inactivity. The decision opens up ranking positions for more active welterweight contenders.