Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to his extended absence from competition. Covington last fought in 2024 when he lost by stoppage to Joaquin Buckley. Since that defeat, Covington has not booked another UFC fight, leading to his removal from the official rankings. Despite being out of active UFC competition, Covington has remained busy with other activities. He is currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in the Russian promotion RAF. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after prolonged periods of inactivity to keep the rankings current and reflective of active competitors.