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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will face each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF 09. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record and 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from MMA competition for both fighters, allowing them to showcase their wrestling skills in a pure grappling format. The bout will take place on a professional wrestling tournament, marking an interesting crossover for both former UFC contenders. Details about weight class and specific rules have not been disclosed in the announcement.
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