Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev are set to settle the score with RAF gold on the line. Promotional officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that Covington defends his cruiserweight crossover title against Chimaev in the main event of RAF Abu Dhabi.…
Colby Covington will defend his cruiserweight crossover title against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of RAF Abu Dhabi. The bout was officially confirmed by promotional officials to MMA Fighting. The event is scheduled to take place on November 14 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Covington previously won the belt against Arman Tsarukyan and retained it against Belal Muhammad at RAF 13. Chimaev holds a 3-0 record in the promotion, having defeated Dillon Danis, Tyron Woodley, and Gilbert Burns. Jordan Burroughs, Henry Cejudo, and Kyle Snyder are also set to compete on the card.
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