Undefeated featherweight Radjabali Shaidullaev has two fights remaining on his RIZIN contract. The 18-0 fighter is expected to join the UFC after fulfilling his current deal.
Undefeated featherweight Radzhabali Shaidullaev is on a clear path toward the UFC, but he has two fights left to complete under his current RIZIN contract before that move can happen.
Shaidullaev carries a perfect 18-0 record into those remaining obligations, making him one of the more closely watched unsigned prospects in the featherweight division. Once he fulfills his deal with the Japanese promotion, he is expected to make the transition to the UFC.
Why it matters
- An unbeaten 18-0 record puts Shaidullaev among the most compelling featherweight prospects outside the UFC roster.
- Two fights remain between him and a potential UFC debut, meaning his timeline could stretch across the next year or more depending on scheduling.
- How he performs in those RIZIN bouts will shape the terms and expectations surrounding any eventual UFC signing.
The situation reflects a familiar pipeline between RIZIN and the UFC, with the Japanese organization continuing to develop fighters who eventually attract interest from the world's premier MMA promotion. Shaidullaev's unblemished record gives him significant leverage heading into that transition, provided he exits RIZIN in the same undefeated condition he entered it.
