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

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete 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 grappling contest, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both fighters, who will test their wrestling credentials in a pure grappling format. The matchup between two former UFC championship-level competitors adds significant star power to the wrestling promotion's ninth event. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds that predate their MMA careers.