Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fighting activity. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost by stoppage. Since that defeat, Covington has not competed in the UFC octagon. Despite his removal from official rankings, Covington has remained active in other capacities, including ongoing litigation with Jorge Masvidal and making appearances for RAF (Russian promotion). The removal from rankings typically occurs when fighters have extended periods of inactivity. Covington's future plans with the UFC remain unclear based on the available information.