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Colby Covington defeats Chris Weidman at RAF 9 in Arlington

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Colby Covington defeats Chris Weidman at RAF 9 in Arlington
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Colby Covington secured a narrow victory over Chris Weidman at the Real American Freestyle 9 event on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. The competition featured Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, who made a strong debut by dominating his match against Alexandr Romanov. This event marked a significant moment in Covington's career within the wrestling community as he continues to transition from MMA to wrestling. The results may impact future matchups and athlete trajectories in the sport.

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  • •Colby Covington won by narrow decision against Chris Weidman.
  • •Gable Steveson made his promotional debut, defeating Alexandr Romanov.
  • •RAF 9 took place at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.
  • •The event highlights the crossover from MMA to freestyle wrestling.
  • •Results may influence future match pairings and athlete careers.
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  • 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — RAF 9 results: Colby Covington narrowly defeats Chris Weidman
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Real American Freestyle 9 took place on Saturday at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. The event was headlined by the promotional debut of Olympic gold medalist freestyle wrestler Gable Steveson against Alexandr Romanov. Steveson dominated the match. In the co-main event, former UFC interim ...

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