Covington vs Weidman announced for wrestling event RAF 09 on May 30

Colby Covington, with a 17-5 overall record and 12-5 UFC record, will face Chris Weidman, who holds a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC record, at the professional wrestling event RAF 09 on May 30. This will be a wrestling bout, not an MMA fight, marking a crossover appearance for both UFC veterans. The event represents an opportunity for both fighters to compete outside the Octagon in a different grappling format. No details were provided about the ruleset, weight class, or whether this is freestyle or another wrestling discipline. Both fighters have extensive MMA experience but are stepping into a pure wrestling competition.