Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match at RAF09

Colby Covington (17-5, 12-5 UFC) and Chris Weidman (16-8, 12-8 UFC) are scheduled to meet on May 30 at the professional wrestling tournament RAF09. This marks a departure from their usual MMA competition as both fighters will compete in a freestyle wrestling format. The announcement highlights the crossover appeal of high-profile MMA fighters in other combat sports. No further details were provided about the rules or specific match conditions. Both fighters have extensive UFC experience, making this wrestling bout particularly intriguing for fans.