Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match at RAF 09

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington enters with a 17-5 overall MMA record and 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC mark. This represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both fighters, who will test their grappling skills in a pure wrestling format. The bout adds star power to the RAF 09 event, which features professional wrestlers rather than MMA rules. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds that should translate well to this format.