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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 mark, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC record. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds prior to their MMA careers, making this a compelling matchup in the grappling realm. The bout represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both veterans. This announcement adds another high-profile wrestling event to the growing calendar of grappling competitions featuring MMA fighters.
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