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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 and 12-5 UFC record into the bout, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from MMA competition for both fighters, who will test their wrestling skills in a pure grappling format. The matchup between two former UFC contenders in a wrestling context has generated interest. Further details about the ruleset or weight class were not provided in the announcement.
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