Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Covington Omitted From Freedom 250, Eyes White House Card

4/29/2026

39 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Covington said he was left off the UFC Freedom 250 card scheduled for June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC.
He said UFC official Hunter Campbell would try placing him on the White House card after his omission.
He highlighted wins over fighter Luke Rockhold and fighter Dillon Danis, a May 30 bout with fighter Chris Weidman, the May 16 MVP MMA fight of fighter Ronda Rousey vs fighter Gina Carano, and a Netflix-hosted event at Intuit Dome.

1 of 1

Story summary

Covington said he was left off the UFC Freedom 250 card scheduled for June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC.
He said UFC official Hunter Campbell would try placing him on the White House card after his omission.
He highlighted wins over fighter Luke Rockhold and fighter Dillon Danis, a May 30 bout with fighter Chris Weidman, the May 16 MVP MMA fight of fighter Ronda Rousey vs fighter Gina Carano, and a Netflix-hosted event at Intuit Dome.