Vyacheslav Borshchev, who holds an 8-7-1 record overall and 3-6-1 in the UFC, is making his return to competition. He will face Jose Ferreira, who has a 13-2 record, at the XFC 54 event on April 25. The announcement confirms Borshchev's move to fight outside the UFC organization. Also competing on the same XFC 54 card will be Maurice Boleyan and Darhanbek Ergeshov.
Vyacheslav Borshchev is set to make his return to the cage against Jose Ferreira at XFC 54, scheduled for April 25, with the matchup now officially confirmed.
Borshchev enters the bout carrying an 8-7-1 overall record, which includes a 3-6-1 run inside the UFC. The announcement confirms that the lightweight contender is now competing outside of the UFC organization, marking a new chapter in his career after his time on the sport's biggest stage.
His opponent, Jose Ferreira, brings a strong 13-2 record into the fight and represents a meaningful test for Borshchev as he looks to rebuild momentum on the regional circuit.
Why it matters
- Borshchev's move away from the UFC signals a fresh start as he looks to string together wins and potentially re-enter the conversation at the top level.
- Ferreira's 13-2 record makes this a genuine competitive challenge rather than a soft landing, raising the stakes for both men.
- The card also features Maurice Boleyan and Darhanbek Ergeshov, suggesting XFC 54 is shaping up as a notable regional showcase event on April 25.
