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Covington Sets 185lb Condition for Chimaev Wrestling Match
18 Sep
Summary
- Covington demands Chimaev weigh 185 lbs for their potential wrestling match.
- Chimaev previously competed in the UFC middleweight division.
- Covington is the current RAF Cruiserweight Crossover champion.
Colby Covington has laid out a non-negotiable weight requirement for a potential wrestling bout with Khamzat Chimaev. Covington stated he will only face Chimaev if the latter cuts down to 185 pounds, refusing to engage at heavier weights around 200 pounds.
The prospect of this wrestling match gained traction after Chimaev alluded to plans for a contest in Abu Dhabi during a recent press conference. Their long-standing rivalry, which fans had hoped would materialize in the UFC, may now unfold under different rules and on a different platform.
Chimaev has since moved to the middleweight division in MMA, while Covington recently transitioned to wrestling. Covington, who is also the inaugural RAF Cruiserweight Crossover champion, is scheduled to defend his title at an upcoming event.
Chimaev also has a high-profile wrestling match scheduled on the same card. If both fighters successfully navigate their respective bouts without injury, their highly anticipated showdown in Abu Dhabi could proceed, contingent on Chimaev accepting Covington's 185-pound demand.
