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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. Both former UFC contenders will be stepping away from MMA competition temporarily for this wrestling event. The bout represents a crossover appearance for both fighters in a different combat sport format. No additional details about weight class or other matchups on the card were provided.
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