Colby Covington vs Chris Weidman scheduled for wrestling match at RAF 9

Colby Covington and Chris Weidman will compete in a professional wrestling match at RAF 9 on May 30. Covington brings a UFC record of 12-5 with an overall MMA record of 17-5, while Weidman holds a UFC record of 12-8 and overall MMA record of 16-8. Both fighters will step away from mixed martial arts competition to test their wrestling skills in a pure grappling format. The bout represents an interesting crossover event for two established UFC veterans. Details about ruleset, weight class, or other specifics of the wrestling match were not provided in the announcement.