Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of fights. Covington last competed against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, losing by stoppage. Since that defeat, he has not booked another UFC bout. Despite being removed from the rankings, Covington has been active in other capacities, including a legal dispute with Jorge Masvidal and competing in RAF. The removal from rankings is standard UFC procedure for fighters who remain inactive for extended periods. Covington's future in the UFC remains uncertain following this development.