Former UFC title challengers Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will face each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 mark in the UFC, while Weidman, a former middleweight champion, stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This crossover bout represents a departure from MMA competition for both fighters, showcasing their grappling skills in a pure wrestling format. The match brings together two high-profile UFC veterans in a different combat sports discipline. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds that preceded their MMA careers.
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