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Colby Covington to defend RAF title against Khamzat Chimaev in Abu Dhabi

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Colby Covington to defend RAF title against Khamzat Chimaev in Abu Dhabi

Summary

Colby Covington will defend his RAF cruiserweight crossover title against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, on November 14. Covington plans to remain undefeated in RAF, where he holds a 5-0 record. Chimaev seeks to continue his dominance in the organization following strong performances since his debut in June. Both fighters are looking to solidify their legacies in this highly anticipated matchup that comes after years of prior exchanges between them.

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Status Watch

•Covington is 5-0 in RAF after winning the title in July.
•Chimaev debuted in June and remains unbeaten in the organization.
•The event will stream live on FOX Nation.
•Covington's last defense was against Belal Muhammad this month.
•Chimaev has not fought since his UFC title loss in May.

Latest Updates

11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Khamzat Chimaev vs. Colby Covington is official for RAF Abu Dhabi
10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Colby Covington to defend RAF crossover title vs. Khamzat Chimaev in Abu Dhabi

What they're saying

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Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington will clash in the main event of Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi on Saturday, November 14th. The fight, which was just announced on RAF’s official social media accounts, will be for the RAF Cruiserweight Crossover Championship. It is the culmination of weeks of speculation that the long stewing fight […]
— Yahoo Sports