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

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete against each other in a professional wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a crossover event where two established UFC veterans will test their skills in a pure wrestling format rather than mixed martial arts. The announcement provides limited details beyond the basic matchup and date. Both fighters have extensive grappling backgrounds from their MMA careers.