Covington vs Weidman set for wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will face each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF09. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC mark into the bout, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. Both are former UFC fighters transitioning to competitive wrestling. This represents a unique crossover opportunity for two high-profile mixed martial artists to compete in a pure grappling format.