Vyacheslav Borshchev, who holds an 8-7-1 overall record and 3-6-1 in the UFC, is making his return to competition. The Russian fighter will compete against Jose Ferreira, who carries a 13-2 record, at XFC 54 on April 25. Also scheduled to compete on the same XFC 54 card are Maurice Boleyan and Darkhanbek Ergeshov. This marks Borshchev's first announced fight since his UFC tenure.
Vyacheslav Borshchev is set to make his post-UFC debut on April 25, when he faces Jose Ferreira at XFC 54.
Borshchev, a Russian lightweight, carries an overall record of 8-7-1, which includes a 3-6-1 run during his time in the UFC. The XFC 54 booking marks his first confirmed fight since departing the promotion.
Ferreira enters the contest with a 13-2 record, giving him a notable edge in professional wins heading into the matchup.
XFC 54 will also feature Maurice Boleyan and Darkhanbek Ergeshov among its announced competitors, suggesting the promotion is assembling a card with international flavor across multiple bouts.
Why it matters
- Borshchev returns to competition outside the UFC for the first time, looking to rebuild momentum after a difficult run in the world's top promotion.
- Ferreira's 13-2 record makes him a credible test for a fighter seeking to re-establish himself on the regional and international circuit.
- The result could shape where Borshchev lands next, whether that means a continued run in XFC or a path back toward a major promotion.
