Colby Covington (17-5, 12-5 UFC) and Chris Weidman (16-8, 12-8 UFC) will compete in a professional wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both fighters, who will test their skills in the wrestling format. Covington has a background in collegiate wrestling while Weidman is known for his grappling prowess in MMA. The bout will take place on a professional wrestling tournament card rather than an MMA event.
