Colby Covington vs Chris Weidman set for wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30

Colby Covington (17-5, 12-5 UFC) and Chris Weidman (16-8, 12-8 UFC) will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Both fighters are transitioning from mixed martial arts to compete in a pure wrestling format. Covington holds a superior UFC record compared to Weidman in terms of overall wins. This represents a crossover event where MMA fighters test their wrestling skills in a different competitive setting. The matchup between two former UFC contenders is expected to draw significant interest from combat sports fans.