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

UFC welterweight Colby Covington will compete against former middleweight champion Chris Weidman in a professional wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 record overall with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a crossover appearance for both fighters outside of MMA competition. The event will showcase professional wrestling rather than mixed martial arts. Both veterans will test their grappling skills in a different competitive format than their usual octagon appearances.