Khamzat Chimaev to face Colby Covington at RAF Abu Dhabi
The UAE's Khamzat Chimaev will face Colby Covington in the headline bout at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14. The two will battle it out for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship when they meet at Etihad Arena. Chimaev , a global combat sports superstar and former UFC middleweight champion, will fight in front of his home crowd, bringing his powerful style to a matchup with Covington, a two-time…
Khamzat Chimaev, a UFC middleweight champion and combat sports superstar, will face Colby Covington in the main event of the RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14. The two will compete for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship at Etihad Arena, in front of their respective home crowds. Chimaev, an undefeated fighter in RAF, brings his powerful style to the ring, while Covington, a two-time NCAA All-American wrestler and former interim UFC welterweight champion, is known for his dominant wrestling skills.
Other global wrestling and combat sports stars, including Arman Tsarukyan, Henry Cejudo, Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder, and Abdulrashid Sadulaev, are also set to participate in the event. The partnership between RAF and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, as well as the UAE Wrestling Federation, aims to make the Abu Dhabi venue a premier destination for combat sports, with the potential for further events in the coming years.
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