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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 with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC record. Both fighters will be stepping away from mixed martial arts competition to test themselves in pure wrestling. The bout represents a crossover event that will showcase the grappling skills of two established UFC veterans. The match adds to the growing trend of MMA fighters competing in specialized grappling and wrestling events outside of standard MMA competition.
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