Khamzat Chimaev headlines RAF Abu Dhabi | RAF IG

This is the live blog for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Chris Weidman, the light heavyweight crossover championship main event for Saturday’s RAF Abu Dhabi match card at Etihad Arena. Weidman steps in on short notice for the injured Colby Covington.

Chimaev still gets to compete for a title despite Covington’s withdrawal as the promotion created a new crossover weight class championship. Chimaev is undefeated in his RAF run, including pinfall wins against Dillon Danis and Tyron Woodley, along with a tech fall victory against fellow former UFC champ Robbie Lawler this past month at RAF 14. “Borz” is…

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