Colby Covington and Chris Weidman to compete in wrestling match at RAF 09

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will face each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both veterans, who will test their wrestling credentials in a pure grappling format. The match will take place at a professional wrestling tournament rather than an MMA event. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds that will be on full display in this unique matchup.