Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of recent fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the octagon. The removal from the rankings is a standard UFC practice for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Meanwhile, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances at RAF (Russian promotion) events. The post notes the irony that while absent from UFC competition, Covington remains active in other capacities.