Colby Covington expressed concern that Justin Gaethje is being sacrificed in his upcoming fight against Ilia Topuria. Covington stated that Gaethje is 'being sent to slaughter' on what he described as an important day for America. The comment suggests Covington believes Gaethje is severely outmatched in the matchup. This appears to reference the UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for June 15th at the White House. Covington's comments add to the narrative surrounding the high-profile featherweight bout.
