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Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional wrestling match on May 30 at RAF 09. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both fighters, as they will test their grappling skills in a pure wrestling format. The bout adds to the growing trend of MMA fighters competing in specialized grappling and wrestling events outside the cage. Both veterans bring extensive wrestling backgrounds to the matchup, making it a compelling stylistic clash.
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