Radjabali Shaidullaev has two bouts remaining on his RIZIN contract. The undefeated featherweight, who holds an 18-0 record, is expected to join the UFC after fulfilling his current deal.
Undefeated featherweight Radjabali Shaidullaev is two fights away from a potential UFC move, with reports confirming he has two bouts remaining on his current RIZIN contract before becoming eligible to join the promotion.
Shaidullaev has built an unblemished 18-0 professional record during his time competing in RIZIN, establishing himself as one of the most closely watched unsigned prospects in the featherweight division. Once he fulfills the remaining obligations of his RIZIN deal, he is expected to make the transition to the UFC.
Why it matters
- An 18-0 record makes Shaidullaev one of the most credentialed undefeated prospects outside the UFC's featherweight roster
- His expected arrival would add a fresh and untested name to a division already rich with contenders
- How he performs in his final two RIZIN appearances will heavily shape his UFC entry point and any potential ranking considerations
The featherweight division at 145 pounds remains one of the most competitive in all of mixed martial arts, and an undefeated fighter with Shaidullaev's record arriving from a well-regarded organization like RIZIN is the kind of signing that generates significant attention. The two remaining fights on his contract give him the opportunity to further strengthen his case before making that step up in platform.
No timeline has been confirmed for when those two bouts will take place, and no formal UFC agreement has been announced. The expectation of a UFC move remains contingent on Shaidullaev completing his current contractual commitments with RIZIN.
