Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed inside the UFC octagon. Despite his absence from UFC competition, Covington has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF (Russian MMA promotion). The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity. Covington's removal reflects the organization's policy of keeping rankings current with active competitors.