Colby Covington (17-5, 12-5 UFC) and Chris Weidman (16-8, 12-8 UFC) will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF09. The bout represents an unusual crossover event featuring two UFC veterans competing in a pure wrestling format rather than mixed martial arts. Covington, known for his wrestling-heavy MMA style, will test his skills against former UFC middleweight champion Weidman in a different competitive arena. Both fighters have extensive wrestling backgrounds prior to their MMA careers. Details about the specific ruleset and weight class for the wrestling match were not provided in the announcement.
