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

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete at RAF 09, a professional wrestling event scheduled for May 30. Covington enters with a 17-5 overall record and 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC record. This represents a crossover appearance for both fighters, who will be competing in wrestling rather than mixed martial arts. The bout adds to the growing trend of MMA fighters participating in grappling and wrestling competitions outside of their primary sport. No further details about the format or ruleset were provided in the announcement.