Khamzat Chimaev, Colby Covington finally set to settle long-running feud

Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington are finally set to square off.

By Sourav Chakraborty · Sherdog

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 3:55 AM

Key Things to Know

Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington will fight for the RAF cruiserweight crossover championship on November 14.
The event is scheduled to take place at Etihad Arena as part of RAF Abu Dhabi.
Colby Covington captured the title at RAF 11 and defended it against Belal Muhammad at RAF 13.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington are scheduled to face each other for the cruiserweight crossover championship at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14. The bout, announced by Real American Freestyle, will take place at the Etihad Arena.

Covington previously claimed the promotion's inaugural cruiserweight crossover title against Arman Tsarukyan and defended it against Belal Muhammad. The upcoming card also includes Arman Tsarukyan, Henry Cejudo, Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder, and Abdulrashid Sadulaev.

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Khamzat Chimaev, Colby Covington finally set to settle long-running feud

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