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Colby Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) and Chris Weidman (16-8 MMA, 12-8 UFC) will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. The bout represents a departure from mixed martial arts for both fighters, showcasing their grappling credentials in a pure wrestling format. Covington has long touted his wrestling background as a cornerstone of his fighting style, while Weidman also built his MMA career on strong wrestling fundamentals. The matchup is notable given both fighters' histories as top UFC competitors. Details about weight class or specific ruleset were not provided in the announcement.
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