Valentina Shevchenko has publicly advocated for the UFC to sign Rizin featherweight champion Radzhabali Shaidullaev. The 25-year-old Shaidullaev holds an undefeated record of 19-0 and competes at 145 pounds (66 kg). Shevchenko's endorsement suggests she sees significant potential in the young champion and believes he deserves a shot in the UFC. The post expresses support for Shevchenko's call to bring Shaidullaev to the promotion. No indication was given that the UFC has responded to or is actively pursuing Shaidullaev at this time.
Valentina Shevchenko has publicly called on the UFC to sign Rizin featherweight champion Radzhabali Shaidullaev, using her platform to advocate for the undefeated prospect's move to the world's premier MMA organization.
Shevchenko, 38, is one of the most decorated fighters in the sport. The Kyrgyzstan-born southpaw holds the UFC women's flyweight championship and carries a professional record of 26-4-1. A product of Tiger Muay Thai, she lands 3.14 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate and averages 2.62 takedowns per 15 minutes, numbers that reflect the technical all-around game she has built across a long career at the top of the division.
Shaidullaev, 25, is the current Rizin featherweight champion and remains unbeaten at 19-0 competing at 145 pounds. Shevchenko's endorsement signals she views the young champion as a talent worthy of competing at the highest level. No verified fighter data for Shaidullaev is available in the AgentMMA database at this time.
Why it matters
- Shevchenko carries significant influence within the sport, and her public endorsement gives Shaidullaev considerable visibility with UFC decision-makers and fans.
- At 19-0, Shaidullaev represents one of the more prominent undefeated records currently outside the UFC's roster.
- There is no indication the UFC has responded to or is actively pursuing a deal for Shaidullaev at this stage.
