Umar Nurmagomedov set to make RAF debut on Khamzat Chimaev vs Colby Covington undercard
Dubai: Umar Nurmagomedov will make his Real American Freestyle (RAF) debut against MMA veteran Urijah Faber in Abu Dhabi on November 14. The bout will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island as part of the undercard for the headline clash between Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington for the RAF Cruiserweight Crossover title. Tickets are now on sale exclusively through Etihad Arena as per the…
Umar Nurmagomedov is set to make his Real American Freestyle (RAF) debut against MMA veteran Urijah Faber on November 14, in Abu Dhabi. The event, taking place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, will serve as the undercard for the main fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington for the RAF Cruiserweight Crossover title. Umar, who has seven submission victories in MMA, comes from the famous Nurmagomedov family and will be making his RAF debut following a knockout loss to Song Yadong in UFC Fight Night on August 29.
Meanwhile, Faber, who has already wrestled twice in the company against Henry Cejudo and Arman Tsarukyan, will be looking to secure his first RAF win against Nurmagomedov. The card will also feature reigning RAF Light Heavyweight champion Kyle Snyder against Shamil Erdogan, with the latter making his RAF debut in Abu Dhabi.
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