UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington has pulled out of his scheduled match against Khamzat Chimaev at RAF Abu Dhabi, according to reports from SB Nation. The withdrawal was announced on November 9, 2026.
Covington last competed on December 14, 2024, when he faced Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight fight during a UFC Fight Night event at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The reason for Covington's withdrawal from the Chimaev matchup was not specified in the initial report.
