Bo Nickal accuses Colby Covington of career-ending avoidance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Bo Nickal claims that Colby Covington's recent retirement from MMA is an attempt to avoid fighting him. Speaking at UFC Freedom 250 media day, Nickal suggested that Covington's decision effectively ended his career to escape a matchup. Nickal is set to fight Kyle Daukaus at the event on the White House South Lawn and expressed gratitude for the opportunity. He respects Daukaus for returning to the UFC after being cut and aims for a dominant performance in their matchup.
- •Nickal believes Covington retired to avoid fighting him.
- •Nickal fights Kyle Daukaus at UFC Freedom 250 this Sunday.
- •Covington and Nickal have a history of conflict.
- •Nickal respects Daukaus for his perseverance in the UFC.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Bo Nickal: Colby Covington 'ended his entire career' to avoid me
"Bo Nickal has his own theory as to why Colby Covington abruptly retired from MMA.
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