PFL and Rizin announce historic double title fight for Super Rizin 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 9:57 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026

The Professional Fighters League and Rizin Fighting Federation will host a unique double title fight on September 10 at Kyosera Dome Osaka in Japan. Rajabali Shaidullaev, the Rizin Featherweight Champion, will defend his title against A.J. McKee for both the Rizin and PFL featherweight championships. Shaidullaev remains undefeated at 19-0, having finished all his wins, while McKee is on a three-fight winning streak. This event marks a significant collaboration, with officials from both organizations expressing excitement about the unprecedented nature of a single fight featuring championship belts from both promotions.
- •Super Rizin 5 takes place on September 10 in Osaka, Japan.
- •Rajabali Shaidullaev is the undefeated Rizin Featherweight Champion.
- •A.J. McKee seeks to claim titles from both organizations.
- •The fight highlights a historic cross-promotion effort in MMA.
- •The full fight card will include several other notable matchups.
- 9:57 AMYahoo Sports — PFL, Rizin make MMA history with double title fight at Super Rizin 5
"The Professional Fighters League and Rizin Fighting Federation are set to make history with a fight that will have two titles on the line.
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