Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 record overall with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from MMA competition for both fighters as they cross over into wrestling. The bout will take place on a professional wrestling tournament organized by RAF.
