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RAF Abu Dhabi: Khamzat Chimaev Gets New Opponent After Colby Covington Pulls Out

Chris Weidman replaces Colby Covington after an injury withdrawal, and the winner will fight for the RAF light heavyweight crossover championship.

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UAE star will now face former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman at Etihad Arena

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The former UFC champion will meet with Chimaev on 14 November at a wrestling tournament in Abu Dhabi.

The Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling gala will hold its first gala in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. An event that will be topped by an exciting title match between stars Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington. Khamzat Chimaev vs Colby Covington For several years there was talk of a UFC fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington.  The latter was a former interim welterweight champion but is now retired […]

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MMA & UFC NYHETER - SVERIGE broke the news on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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