Colby Covington says Justin Gaethje being 'sent to slaughter' against Topuria

Colby Covington has criticized the matchmaking that pits Justin Gaethje against featherweight champion Ilia Topuria. Covington described the bout as sending Gaethje "to slaughter," expressing concern about the dangerous nature of the fight for the American lightweight. He specifically mentioned that the fight is scheduled on an important day for America, though details about the event date were not elaborated upon in his comments. Covington's remarks suggest he believes Gaethje is at a significant disadvantage against the powerful Georgian-Spanish champion. The post does not provide additional context about whether this fight has been officially confirmed or remains speculative.