Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of recent fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC. Instead, he has been involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and has been competing 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 and relevant to active competitors.