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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional wrestling match on May 30 at RAF09, a freestyle wrestling event. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman is 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. The bout represents a crossover appearance for both fighters outside of MMA competition. Both athletes have wrestling backgrounds that predate their MMA careers, making this an intriguing matchup in the pure wrestling format. Additional details about the event and rules have not been disclosed.
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