Dana and Trump at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
It seems, BoNickal e Colby covington Both fighters are expected to appear at UFC White House, an event scheduled for June. Since Donald Trump announced that the UFC intends to hold a card on the lawn of the United States presidential residence, both names have gained momentum due to their close relationship with the former president and their patriotic appeal to the American public. However, a recent exchange of barbs has further increased expectations, opening the possibility of a direct confrontation between them at the event.
Through social media, BoNickal He made it clear that he welcomes the idea of facing Covington. The prospect stated that the fight would make sense for both of them, despite fighting in different divisions, as they compete in the same weight class, and indicated that UFC Casa Branca would be the ideal venue for the duel.
“I would love to fight Colby, but I highly doubt he would agree to fight me. We are the same weight, so let's do it at the White House,” he wrote. BoNickal.
I'd love to fight Colby but I seriously doubt he would fight me. We weigh the same so let's do it at the White House @danawhite @ Mickmaynard2 @ufc https://t.co/Hsl4Qp1pcB
— BoNickal (@NoBickal) January 10, 2026
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the answer of Colby covington It came shortly afterwards. In a press conference following RAF 5, an event in which derrotou During a wrestling match, Luck Rockhold adopted a provocative tone. The former welterweight (up to 77kg) title challenger mocked Rockhold's defeat. BoNickal against Reinier DeRidder and reinforced the idea that he doesn't pay attention to fighters who can't handle the pressure.
“I want to apologize to Reiner de Ridder because I called him a Dutch kickboxer. In fact, he’s a grappler. So, a grappler made Bo tap out in the octagon. … I don’t have time for those who give up,” Covington responded.
Bo Nickal and Colby Covington are experiencing opposite moments in the UFC.
BoNickal signed with wrestling organization (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Despite having recently fueled an unexpected rivalry, BoNickal e Colby covington They are going through very different phases in the UFC. At 37 years old, the outspoken fighter hasn't entered the octagon since December 2024 and hasn't won since 2022. On the other side, the American prospect is experiencing a positive moment: he comes from a convincing victory over... Rudolph Vieira No. UFC 322 and managed to recover from the only setback suffered in his professional MMA career.
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