Former UFC title challengers Colby Covington (17-5 UFC record) and Chris Weidman (16-8 UFC record) will compete against each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match. The bout is scheduled for May 30 at the RAF09 wrestling event. This represents an unusual crossover appearance for both fighters, who remain active in MMA. Covington has a wrestling background from his collegiate career, while former middleweight champion Weidman also has extensive grappling credentials. The match offers fans a chance to see these UFC veterans compete in a pure wrestling format outside of mixed martial arts.
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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman to meet in wrestling match on May 30
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