Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fighting activity. Covington's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since that defeat, the former interim welterweight champion has not competed inside the octagon. The post notes that while Covington is no longer ranked in the UFC, he is involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has competed in RAF (Russian promotion). Being removed from the rankings typically occurs when fighters have extended periods of inactivity and effectively removes them from title contention until they return to active competition.