Covington vs Weidman set for wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will face each other in a professional wrestling match on May 30 at the RAF 09 event. Both fighters are former UFC contenders transitioning to compete in a different combat sport format. Covington holds a 17-5 record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman is 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This bout represents a crossover opportunity for two well-known MMA veterans to test their grappling skills in a pure wrestling environment.