Covington and Weidman to compete in wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30

Colby Covington (17-5 UFC record) and Chris Weidman (16-8 UFC record) will face each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF09. Both fighters are UFC veterans with extensive mixed martial arts experience. Covington holds a 12-5 record inside the UFC octagon, while Weidman has a 12-8 promotional record. This marks a crossover event where the two MMA fighters will compete under pure wrestling rules. The matchup represents an unusual format for both competitors, who are primarily known for their UFC careers.