Undefeated featherweight Rajabali Shaidullaev signs two-year deal with MVP

Undefeated featherweight champion Rajabali Shaidullaev has signed a two-year contract with Most Valuable Promotions. The agreement begins in January 2027 following the merger between the PFL and MVP. Shaidullaev currently holds both the PFL title and the Rizin championship after a unanimous decision victory over A.J. McKee at Super Rizin 5. This victory marked the first time the 25-year-old fighter went the distance in his professional career, having previously finished all of his opponents. Despite the new deal, Shaidullaev remains committed to one final engagement with Rizin. He is scheduled to defend his featherweight title against Kyoma Akimoto at the Japanese promotion's New Year's Eve event. The transition to the MVP banner follows his recent unification success in the cage.

• 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — 20-0 Rajabali Shaidullaev agrees to two-year MVP deal, per report
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