Covington to face Weidman in professional wrestling match at RAF 09

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete against each other in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF 09. Covington holds a UFC record of 17-5 overall and 12-5 in the promotion, while Weidman stands at 16-8 overall with a 12-8 UFC record. This bout represents a departure from mixed martial arts competition for both veterans. The match will take place at a professional wrestling tournament rather than an MMA event. Details about rules, weight class, or preparation time were not included in the announcement.