Colby Covington and Chris Weidman to compete in wrestling match on May 30

Former UFC title challengers Colby Covington and Chris Weidman are set to face each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds prior to their MMA careers. This crossover event marks an unusual opportunity for the two veterans to compete outside the cage in their original combat sport discipline. The matchup has generated interest among fans curious to see how their grappling skills translate in a pure wrestling format.