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

Colby Covington has expressed concern about Justin Gaethje's upcoming fight against Ilia Topuria, describing it as sending Gaethje "to slaughter." Covington referenced the significance of the fight date for America, suggesting the bout carries additional importance beyond the sporting aspect. The comments indicate Covington believes Gaethje is at a significant disadvantage in the matchup. No specific event or date was mentioned in the post beyond the reference to an important American date. Covington's statement reflects his assessment of the competitive mismatch in the potential contest.