Colby Covington removed from UFC rankings due to inactivity

Colby Covington has been removed from the UFC rankings due to a lack of fights. His last bout was against Joaquin Buckley in 2024, which he lost via stoppage. Despite being removed from the rankings, Covington has been active in other ways, including a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal and appearances at RAF events. The UFC typically removes fighters from rankings after extended periods of inactivity.