Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF09. Covington holds a 17-5 record overall with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman is 16-8 overall with a 12-8 UFC record. This marks a departure from MMA competition for both former UFC contenders. The bout will take place under professional wrestling rules rather than mixed martial arts. Details about the event location and promotion were not provided in the announcement.
