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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington brings a 17-5 overall record and 12-5 UFC record into the bout, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC record. This represents both fighters stepping outside traditional MMA competition to test their wrestling skills in a pure grappling format. The matchup pairs two former NCAA Division I wrestlers in a professional wrestling setting. Both fighters have extensive UFC experience but will now compete under wrestling rules.
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