Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete against each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record and 12-5 UFC record into the wrestling bout. Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC record. Both former MMA contenders will test their grappling skills in a pure wrestling format outside the cage. The matchup represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both fighters.