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 MMA 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 MMA competition for both fighters as they transition to pure wrestling. The event will showcase the grappling skills of two established UFC veterans in a different competitive format. Both fighters have strong wrestling backgrounds from their MMA careers.