Colby Covington vs Chris Weidman Wrestling Match Set for RAF 9 on May 30

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional wrestling match at RAF 9 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman is 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. The bout represents a departure from traditional MMA for both fighters as they test their skills in a pure grappling format. Both athletes have extensive wrestling backgrounds that should make for an interesting stylistic matchup. The event will showcase high-level grapplers in a competitive wrestling environment outside the cage.