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Khamzat Chimaev Gets New Opponent for RAF Abu Dhabi Main Event After Colby Covington Withdraws

Khamzat Chimaev Gets New Opponent for RAF Abu Dhabi Main Event After Colby Covington Withdraws
World Sports · 23:53:21 - Thursday, 12 November 2026

Khamzat Chimaev has been assigned a new opponent for the RAF Abu Dhabi main event after Colby Covington withdrew from the bout. The promotion announced the change on Monday, November 9, 2026, with Chimaev's camp suggesting Covington is "scared" to fight. The identity of the replacement fighter has not been disclosed in the initial announcement.

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