Super RIZIN 5 takes place on September 10 in Osaka, headlined by Razhababali Shaydullayev (18-0) against AJ McKee (25-2) in a featherweight title fight with both the RIZIN and PFL championships on the line. The card also features several other notable matchups beyond the main event.
Super RIZIN 5 has an official main event: unbeaten featherweight contender Razhababali Shaydullayev will face AJ McKee on September 10 in Osaka, with both the RIZIN and PFL featherweight championships on the line in a rare dual-title showdown.
Shaydullayev enters the bout carrying a perfect 18-0 professional record, making him one of the more imposing undefeated prospects in the featherweight landscape. The dual-title stakes suggest he holds or contests one of the two belts, adding enormous weight to an already significant matchup.
McKee, known as "Mercenary," brings a polished and well-rounded skill set to Osaka. The 178-centimeter featherweight holds an 8-0-0 record within the verified database and has built a reputation as a grappling-heavy threat, averaging an eye-catching 11.01 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 11 submission attempts per 15 minutes — numbers that speak to a fighter who actively hunts finishes on the canvas. His striking volume sits at 2.75 significant strikes landed per minute, rounding out a complete offensive profile.
Why it matters
- Two championship belts hang in the balance, meaning the winner consolidates featherweight gold across both RIZIN and PFL
- Shaydullayev's unblemished 18-0 record collides with McKee's relentless grappling-based attack, creating a compelling stylistic question of whether takedown-heavy pressure can be neutralized by an equally experienced opponent
- The Osaka setting gives Super RIZIN 5 an international flavor, drawing attention from fans across Japan, Europe, and North America
- A victory for either man would immediately elevate their standing as one of the premier featherweights competing outside the UFC
