Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30. The bout will take place at RAF 09, a professional wrestling tournament. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman is 16-8 overall with a 12-8 UFC record. This represents an unusual crossover event featuring two established MMA fighters competing in pure wrestling. The matchup will showcase both fighters' grappling skills outside the context of mixed martial arts.
