Colby Covington challenges Khamzat Chimaev for RAF title in Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Colby Covington faces Khamzat Chimaev for the 185-pound cruiserweight title on November 14 at RAF Abu Dhabi. Covington, who has been active in Real American Freestyle wrestling, holds a 5-0 record in the league. He believes Chimaev's wrestling skills will not match his own, citing previous performances that have showcased Chimaev's weaknesses. As the bout approaches, tension is evident, especially given Covington's history of verbal exchanges with Chimaev and the unpredictable nature of their rivalry.
- •Covington holds a 5-0 record in RAF competitions.
- •Chimaev has a 3-0 record in RAF, recently defeating UFC veterans.
- •The match will take place on November 14 in Abu Dhabi.
- •Covington aims to expose Chimaev's weaknesses on the wrestling mat.
- •Tensions between the fighters have escalated due to past comments and rivalries.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — 'He's a quitter': Colby Covington vows to 'break' Khamzat Chimaev in RAF title match
""We've seen that quitter mentality from him in the past," Covington said of Chimaev ahead of RAF Abu Dhabi. "We see that he doesn't really have that dog."
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