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

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman is 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. Both fighters are former elite competitors in their respective UFC divisions transitioning to showcase their wrestling credentials in a pure grappling format. The matchup represents a rare opportunity to see accomplished MMA fighters compete in a wrestling-only ruleset.