Colby Covington to face Chris Weidman in wrestling match at RAF 9 on May 30

Colby Covington will compete against Chris Weidman in a professional wrestling match at RAF 9 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 MMA record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman is 16-8 overall and 12-8 in the UFC. This represents a departure from mixed martial arts competition for both fighters, as they will engage in a pure wrestling contest. No additional details about rules, weight class, or other bout specifics were provided in the announcement.