Chris Weidman replaces Colby Covington against Khamzat Chimaev at RAF Abu Dhabi

Chris Weidman will replace Colby Covington against Khamzat Chimaev in the November 14 RAF Abu Dhabi main event at Etihad Arena, MMA Fighting reported on November 9, citing the promotion's announcement. The crossover wrestling championship is scheduled to be contested. No reason for Covington's withdrawal was disclosed; this is a wrestling booking, not an MMA bout.

Source: MMA Fighting