Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match on May 30

UFC welterweight Colby Covington and former middleweight champion Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC record. This represents an unusual crossover event where both established MMA fighters will test their wrestling skills in a pure grappling format. The bout offers fans a chance to see two UFC veterans compete outside the traditional mixed martial arts ruleset.