Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match on May 30

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30. Covington brings a 17-5 overall MMA record and 12-5 UFC record into the grappling contest, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC mark. Both fighters will step away from mixed martial arts competition to test their skills in a pure wrestling format. This represents an unusual cross-promotional appearance for two established UFC veterans. The event offers both fighters an opportunity to showcase their grappling credentials outside the traditional MMA ruleset. Additional details about the specific wrestling ruleset and weight class were not provided.