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

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional freestyle wrestling match on May 30 at RAF09. Covington holds a 17-5 record overall with a 12-5 UFC record, while Weidman is 16-8 overall with a 12-8 UFC record. Both are established MMA fighters transitioning to compete in pure wrestling. The bout represents an unusual crossover event for two UFC veterans. This match will allow both fighters to showcase their wrestling skills outside the context of mixed martial arts. The event is being promoted as a professional wrestling tournament.