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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman have been confirmed to compete against each other at a professional wrestling tournament, RAF 09, scheduled for May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. The bout marks a departure from mixed martial arts competition, with both fighters competing in the freestyle wrestling format. Details about weight class and exact rules were not specified in the announcement. This crossover event adds to the growing trend of MMA fighters participating in pure grappling and wrestling competitions outside of their primary discipline.
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