Bo Nickal accuses Colby Covington of career-ending avoidance

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.

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