Chimaev to face former champion Weidman at crossover title in Abu Dhabi

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will replace the injured Colby Covington to face Khamzat Chimaev for the Real American Freestyle light heavyweight crossover championship at RAF Abu Dhabi this weekend.

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