Official: Colby Covington vs Khamzat Chimaev at RAF

Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev are officially set to face each other on the wrestling mats this winter. The Real American Freestyle promotion announced that both athletes have signed the contract to headline the RAF Abu Dhabi card on November 14. Combat sports fans have wanted to see this grudge match for years, and the professional wrestling bout is now officially locked in at the Etihad Arena.

The high-stakes match will feature a unique prize, as Covington puts his cruiserweight crossover championship title on the line. Colby is currently undefeated on the RAF mats since leaving mixed martial arts, while Chimaev is also unbeaten after scoring dominant wins earlier this year. Both superstars will use their elite amateur wrestling backgrounds to capture the gold in the Middle East.

 

 

 

 

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This official announcement has instantly sent social media into a frenzy as the pre-fight trash talk begins to heat up between the camps. Officials confirmed that the sports event will also host matches featuring Olympic legends like Jordan Burroughs and Kyle Snyder on the undercard. Wrestling fans around the world can look forward to a tense buildup before the two rivals finally settle their differences.