Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match on May 30

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30. Covington holds a UFC record of 17-5 overall and 12-5 in the promotion, while Weidman's record stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in UFC. This marks a departure from MMA competition for both fighters, who will test their grappling skills in a pure wrestling format. The match represents an interesting crossover event featuring two established UFC veterans. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds that preceded their MMA careers.