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 have been announced to face off in the inaugural Real American Freestyle (RAF) event in Abu Dhabi, taking place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on November 14. This headline bout will see the two former UFC stars compete for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship, with Chimaev defending his RAF title.
Both fighters boast impressive records within RAF, with Chimaev boasting a 3-0 record and Covington a 5-0 record. The event marks the beginning of a five-year partnership between RAF, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), and the UAE Wrestling Federation, and will feature other notable names in wrestling and combat sports.
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