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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 MMA record with a 12-5 UFC record into the wrestling bout, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record with a 12-8 UFC mark. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds prior to their MMA careers, making this a compelling matchup in the grappling-only format. The event represents a crossover opportunity for two established UFC veterans to showcase their wrestling skills outside of mixed martial arts competition. Details about the specific weight class or ruleset were not provided in the announcement.
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