Valentina Shevchenko has publicly urged the UFC to sign Rizin champion Razhabali Shaidullaev. The 25-year-old fighter competes at 66 kilograms and holds an undefeated professional record of 19-0. Shevchenko's endorsement carries weight as a former UFC champion advocating for a promising prospect from another major organization. The post indicates support for bringing the unbeaten Rizin titleholder to the UFC roster.
Valentina Shevchenko has publicly called on the UFC to sign Rizin champion Razhabali Shaidullaev, throwing her considerable influence behind a push to bring the unbeaten prospect to the world's premier MMA organization.
Shevchenko, 38, is one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history. The Kyrgyzstan-born southpaw holds a professional record of 26-4-1 and currently holds the women's flyweight title, training out of Tiger Muay Thai. Her technical standing game is among the most refined in the sport, with 3.14 significant strikes landed per minute at 52 percent accuracy, and she also contributes on the ground with 2.62 takedowns per 15 minutes. Her voice carries genuine authority when it comes to identifying elite-level talent.
Shaidullaev, 25, competes at 66 kilograms and holds a perfect professional record of 19-0, currently serving as a champion in Rizin Fighting Federation. No additional verified career statistics are available through the AgentMMA database at this time.
Why it matters
- Shaidullaev's 19-0 record and Rizin title make him one of the more decorated unsigned prospects in the sport
- A public endorsement from a reigning UFC champion adds unusual weight to what is typically a behind-the-scenes recruiting conversation
- The 66-kilogram weight class sits between UFC divisions, meaning a potential signing could involve a weight adjustment to fit the roster
