Colby Covington vs Chris Weidman wrestling match set for RAF 09 on May 30

Colby Covington will face Chris Weidman in a professional wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall MMA record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman is 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. The bout represents a crossover from MMA to competitive wrestling for both fighters, who are established names in the UFC welterweight and middleweight divisions respectively. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds from before their MMA careers, making this a natural exhibition format. The RAF 09 event will showcase professional wrestling rather than mixed martial arts. This marks an unusual appearance for both UFC veterans outside of the octagon.