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's last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since then, he has not competed in the UFC octagon. Despite being removed from the rankings, Covington remains active in other ways, including an ongoing lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal and appearances with the Russian promotion RAF. The removal from rankings is standard UFC policy for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods.