Quick read
Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 9 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman is 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. Both fighters are former UFC contenders transitioning to compete in a wrestling-specific event rather than mixed martial arts. The matchup brings together two experienced UFC veterans in a different competitive format. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both athletes.
AgentMMA.com
