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

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30th. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record (12-5 UFC) while Weidman holds a 16-8 record (12-8 UFC). Both are established UFC veterans now competing in a different combat sport format. The match represents a crossover event between MMA and professional wrestling. This bout will showcase the grappling skills of two high-level mixed martial artists in a pure wrestling environment.