Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his extended period without competing in the octagon. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which ended in a stoppage loss. Since that defeat, Covington has not booked another UFC bout. Instead, he has been involved in legal proceedings, filing a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal, and has made an appearance at the RAF promotion. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged inactivity to keep the divisional standings current and relevant to active competitors.
