Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match 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 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. Both fighters are former collegiate wrestlers transitioning to compete in a pure grappling format. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both athletes. The bout will provide fans an opportunity to see the wrestling skills of both fighters without strikes involved.