Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will face each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF 09. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC record. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both fighters, who will compete under wrestling rules rather than mixed martial arts regulations. The match will take place at a professional wrestling tournament rather than an MMA event. Both fighters are established UFC veterans transitioning to showcase their grappling skills in a pure wrestling format.
