Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF09. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record and 12-5 UFC record into the bout, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC mark. This represents a departure from MMA competition for both fighters, who will test their skills in pure wrestling. The matchup pairs two well-known UFC veterans in a different competitive format. Details about the event location and other bouts on the card were not provided in the announcement.
