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

Colby Covington will face Chris Weidman in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington enters with a 17-5 overall MMA record and 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC mark. This represents a departure from MMA competition for both former champions as they test themselves in pure wrestling. The matchup pits two accomplished wrestlers from different weight classes against each other in a grappling-only format. Both fighters have extensive collegiate wrestling backgrounds prior to their MMA careers.