Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to lack of activity. His last fight was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, where he suffered a stoppage loss. Since then, Covington has not competed in the UFC octagon. Meanwhile, he remains active in legal proceedings, currently involved in a lawsuit with Jorge Masvidal, and has competed in the RAF promotion. The removal from rankings typically occurs when fighters are inactive for extended periods without scheduled bouts.