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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete 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 bout, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC mark. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both fighters, who will instead face off in a pure wrestling format. The matchup pairs two former collegiate wrestlers with extensive grappling backgrounds. Additional details about the ruleset, weight class, or other participants on the card were not provided in the announcement.
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