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

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman carries a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC record. This represents a departure from mixed martial arts competition for both veterans, who will instead face each other in a pure wrestling format. The bout continues the trend of MMA fighters participating in specialized grappling competitions. Both fighters bring extensive wrestling backgrounds to the matchup.