Valentina Shevchenko has publicly urged the UFC to sign Rizin featherweight champion Razhabali Shaidullaev. The 25-year-old fighter holds an undefeated record of 19-0 in the 66kg division. Shevchenko's endorsement carries significant weight given her status as a former UFC champion. The post indicates support from the channel for this potential signing. No confirmation from UFC or Shaidullaev has been reported.
Valentina Shevchenko has publicly called on the UFC to sign Rizin featherweight champion Razhabali Shaidullaev, adding high-profile momentum to what remains an unconfirmed potential acquisition.
Shevchenko, currently the UFC Women's Flyweight Champion, carries undeniable authority when she speaks on combat sports talent. The 38-year-old from Kyrgyzstan holds a professional record of 26-4-1 and has established herself as one of the most complete fighters in the promotion's history. Training out of Tiger Muay Thai, the southpaw lands 3.14 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy and averages 2.62 takedowns per 15 minutes, reflecting the well-rounded game that has defined her championship run.
Shaidullaev, 25, enters the conversation as an unbeaten prospect sitting at 19-0 and competing at 66 kilograms under the Rizin banner, where he currently holds the featherweight title. No official response from the UFC or from Shaidullaev's camp has been reported following Shevchenko's endorsement.
Why it matters
- A public call from an active UFC champion is an unusually visible recruitment push, giving the story immediate traction
- Shaidullaev's undefeated 19-0 record and Rizin title make him one of the more decorated unsigned prospects in his weight class
- The 66 kg division sits between UFC's bantamweight and featherweight limits, so any signing would involve a weight-class fit discussion
- No confirmation from either the UFC or Shaidullaev's team has emerged, leaving the situation firmly at the speculation stage
