Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match at RAF09 on May 30

UFC welterweight Colby Covington will face former middleweight champion Chris Weidman in a professional wrestling match on May 30 at RAF09. Covington brings a 17-5 overall record and 12-5 UFC mark into the bout, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from traditional MMA for both fighters, who will compete under wrestling rules rather than mixed martial arts regulations. The matchup features two UFC veterans with extensive grappling backgrounds. Details about the event location and specific wrestling ruleset were not provided in the announcement.