Colby Covington claims Justin Gaethje being sent to slaughter against Topuria

Colby Covington has expressed concerns about Justin Gaethje's upcoming fight against Ilia Topuria, characterizing it as sending Gaethje "to the slaughter." Covington emphasized that this significant bout is scheduled for an important day for America, though he did not specify the exact date or event. The comments suggest Covington believes Gaethje is at a severe disadvantage against the featherweight champion. Covington's statement reflects his view that the matchup is unfavorable for his fellow American fighter. No additional context was provided about why Covington considers this particular fight especially dangerous for Gaethje.