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Colby Covington (17-5, 12-5 UFC) and Chris Weidman (16-8, 12-8 UFC) will meet in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF 09. This represents a departure from MMA competition for both former UFC title contenders. Covington has been known for his wrestling background throughout his MMA career, while Weidman is a former UFC middleweight champion. The matchup will showcase their pure grappling skills outside the octagon. Both fighters bring extensive UFC experience to this crossover wrestling event. Details about the specific ruleset or weight class were not provided in the announcement.
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