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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30, 2026. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record (12-5 UFC) into the wrestling bout, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record (12-8 UFC). This represents a crossover event where both established MMA fighters will compete under pure wrestling rules rather than mixed martial arts regulations. The matchup pits two former division contenders against each other in a different competitive format. Both fighters have wrestling backgrounds from their pre-MMA careers, making this a compelling stylistic test outside the octagon.
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