Colby Covington and Chris Weidman to compete in wrestling match May 30

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will face each other on May 30 at RAF09, a professional freestyle wrestling tournament. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall with a 12-8 UFC record. This represents an unusual crossover event featuring two established MMA fighters competing in a pure wrestling format. The bout marks a departure from traditional MMA competition for both former UFC contenders. Details about the specific rules or weight class for the wrestling match are limited in the source material.