Overview
- Covington said he aims to fight in January or February 2026, then compete again on the UFC’s planned White House card in June.
- He named Gilbert Burns, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and Nate Diaz as preferred options for his comeback opponent.
- Diaz is not currently under UFC contract, making that matchup uncertain without a new deal.
- Covington acknowledged no bouts are booked and noted President Trump was asked to urge Dana White to include him on the White House lineup.
- Dana White has indicated White House card matchups will not be set until February, and Covington has not fought since a doctor’s-stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley in late 2024.