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Undefeated lightweight Razhbali Shaidullaev (18-0) has two fights remaining on his RIZIN contract. After fulfilling those obligations, he is expected to join the UFC roster.
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Undefeated lightweight Razhbali Shaidullaev has two fights left to complete on his current RIZIN contract before a move to the UFC is expected to follow, according to a report published on May 26, 2026.
Shaidullaev carries a perfect 18-0 professional record into the final stretch of his RIZIN tenure. Once those two remaining bouts are fulfilled, the unbeaten lightweight is anticipated to make the jump to the UFC roster.
Why it matters
- An 18-0 record gives Shaidullaev considerable leverage and attention heading into a potential UFC debut
- The lightweight division at the UFC level is among the most competitive in the sport, making his arrival a notable storyline
- RIZIN has increasingly served as a pipeline for elite talent moving to the UFC, and Shaidullaev's transition would continue that trend
- How he performs in his two remaining RIZIN appearances will shape his standing and likely dictate his matchmaking once he arrives in the UFC
