Colby Covington has been removed from the official UFC rankings due to a prolonged absence from competition. Covington last fought Joaquin Buckley in 2024, losing by stoppage. Since then, he has not competed in the UFC. Meanwhile, Covington is involved in a legal dispute with Jorge Masvidal and has made appearances for RAF. The removal reflects the UFC's policy of clearing inactive fighters from divisional rankings. Covington's future in the organization remains uncertain.
