Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will 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 into the bout, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from MMA competition for both fighters, who will compete under wrestling rules. The announcement marks an unusual crossover event for two established UFC veterans. No location for RAF09 was specified in the post.
