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

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman are scheduled to compete in a professional wrestling match at RAF 09 on May 30. Covington holds a 17-5 overall record with a 12-5 UFC mark, while Weidman enters with a 16-8 overall record and 12-8 UFC ledger. The matchup represents a crossover event featuring two established UFC veterans in a pure wrestling format. Both fighters have strong wrestling backgrounds that should translate well to the rules of the professional wrestling tournament. The bout adds to a growing trend of MMA fighters competing in specialized grappling and wrestling competitions.