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

Colby Covington has expressed concern for Justin Gaethje ahead of his upcoming fight with Ilia Topuria. Covington stated that Gaethje is being sent to slaughter in what he described as an important day for America. The comments suggest Covington believes Gaethje is at a significant disadvantage in the matchup. No additional context about the specific event or date was provided in the original post. Covington's remarks represent his assessment of the competitive mismatch.