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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete against each other in a professional wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC mark. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition, as both fighters will be participating in a pure wrestling event. The announcement did not provide additional details about the specific wrestling ruleset or whether this is freestyle, folkstyle, or another wrestling discipline. Both fighters have extensive grappling backgrounds from their MMA careers, making this a potentially competitive matchup.
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