Covington: Gaethje being 'sent to the slaughter' against Topuria

Colby Covington has criticized the UFC's decision to book Justin Gaethje against Ilia Topuria, calling it sending Gaethje "to the slaughter." Covington made the comments while referencing an important day for America, though he did not provide further details about his concerns regarding the matchup. The statement appears to question whether Gaethje is being set up for a dangerous fight against the featherweight champion. No specific date or event was mentioned for this potential bout. Covington's remarks suggest he believes the fight heavily favors Topuria.