Khamzat Chimaev vs Colby Covington announced for first RAF Abu Dhabi event
Dubai: Khamzat Chimaev will face Colby Covington in the headline bout of Real American Freestyle’s (RAF) first event in the Middle East, with the two former UFC stars set to compete for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship. The event will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on November 14 as per the press release. Chimaev, who has competed under the UAE flag since 2023, will fight in…
Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington are set to face off in the main event of Real American Freestyle’s (RAF) inaugural Middle Eastern tournament. The bout will decide the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship and will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on November 14. Both fighters have impressive records within RAF, with Chimaev boasting a perfect 3-0 and Covington 5-0.
Chimaev, a Middleweight titleholder in the UFC, made his UFC debut in the promotion in 2018. Covington, a two-time NCAA All-American wrestler, was the inaugural Cruiserweight Crossover Champion in RAF and is looking to defend his title. Other notable fighters making the journey to Abu Dhabi include Arman Tsarukyan, Henry Cejudo, Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder, and Abdulrashid Sadulaev, with the opponents for each set to be announced later.
This event marks the beginning of a five-year partnership between RAF, DCT Abu Dhabi, and the UAE Wrestling Federation.
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