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Undefeated featherweight Razhab Shaydulaev has two bouts left on his RIZIN deal. The 18-0 fighter is expected to enter the UFC after fulfilling his current contract.
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Undefeated featherweight Razhab Shaydulaev has two fights remaining on his current RIZIN contract, with expectations that he will pursue a UFC deal once those obligations are fulfilled.
Shaydulaev carries an unblemished 18-0 professional record into his final two bouts under the Japanese promotion's banner. The undefeated mark has drawn significant attention to the featherweight prospect, and the path toward the UFC appears to be the anticipated next step following the conclusion of his RIZIN tenure.
Why it matters
- An 18-0 record makes Shaydulaev one of the more compelling undefeated prospects in the featherweight division globally.
- Two fights remaining means his UFC arrival, if it materializes, is still several months away at minimum.
- RIZIN has served as a proving ground for fighters who have gone on to compete at the highest level, giving Shaydulaev a recognized platform heading into any future negotiations.
