Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in professional wrestling match on May 30

Former UFC title challengers Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete against each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match. The bout is scheduled for May 30 at the RAF09 event. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman is 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from MMA competition for both fighters. The announcement marks an unusual crossover event featuring two veteran UFC competitors in a wrestling format.