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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 and 12-5 UFC record into the grappling contest, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC mark. The crossover event represents an opportunity for both former UFC title contenders to showcase their wrestling skills outside the octagon. This follows a growing trend of MMA fighters competing in pure grappling and wrestling formats. Both fighters built their MMA careers on strong wrestling foundations, making this an intriguing stylistic matchup.
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