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

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington (17-5, 12-5 UFC) will compete against former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman (16-8, 12-8 UFC) in a professional wrestling match on May 30. The bout will take place at RAF09, a professional wrestling tournament. Both fighters have extensive UFC experience but will now test themselves in the wrestling format. Covington has a background in wrestling from his collegiate days, while Weidman was also a successful wrestler before transitioning to MMA. This represents a crossover event bringing two notable UFC veterans into a different combat sport.