Valentina Shevchenko has publicly urged the UFC to sign Rizin featherweight champion Rajabali Shaidullaev. The 25-year-old fighter holds an undefeated 19-0 record and currently competes at 66 kilograms in Rizin. Shevchenko's endorsement carries significant weight given her status as a former UFC champion. The post expressed support for Shevchenko's recommendation.
Valentina Shevchenko has publicly called on the UFC to sign Rizin featherweight champion Rajabali Shaidullaev, with the post drawing visible support from fans and followers.
Shevchenko, who holds the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship, made the appeal on social media. The 38-year-old from Kyrgyzstan carries enormous credibility in combat sports circles, and her endorsement of an unsigned fighter draws immediate attention. Competing out of Tiger Muay Thai, "Bullet" holds a professional record of 26-4-1 and is regarded as one of the most technically refined fighters in UFC history. She lands 3.14 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy and adds consistent wrestling pressure with 2.62 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Shaidullaev, 25, is undefeated at 19-0 and currently holds the Rizin featherweight title, competing at 66 kilograms. The UFC has not publicly responded to Shevchenko's call.
Why it matters
- A 19-0 undefeated record and a Rizin championship make Shaidullaev a credible candidate for UFC interest
- Shevchenko's champion status gives her recommendation unusual public weight
- Shaidullaev's natural weight of 66 kilograms places him between UFC divisions, raising questions about where he would compete if signed
- The post amplifying Shevchenko's support suggests a broader fan push for the UFC to act
