Razhabali Shaidulloev Defeats A.J. McKee to Claim Dual Championships at Super RIZIN 5

Razhabali Shaidulloev captured dual championship status on Thursday at Super RIZIN 5 in Osaka, Japan, securing a hard-fought victory over A.J. McKee. The main event, held before an announced crowd of nearly 49,000 spectators at the Kyocera Dome Osaka, saw Shaidulloev earn the win by controlling the pace and action across three rounds. With the decision, Shaidulloev claims both the RIZIN and PFL featherweight titles. The matchup served as a significant inter-promotional clash, solidifying Shaidulloev's standing in the global featherweight division. In other notable action on the card, Mikuru Asakura secured a knockout victory over veteran Shinya Aoki. Shaidulloev’s performance against a high-profile opponent like McKee serves as a major milestone in his professional career, marking the unification of top-tier belts from two prominent organizations.

Source: MMA Fighting.