McKee Aims for History: Two Belts on the Line

AJ McKee is poised to make history by challenging for both the PFL and RIZIN featherweight titles. This monumental championship clash is set to headline SUPER RIZIN.5, scheduled for September 10th at the renowned Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. The fight will adhere to RIZIN's rules, adding another layer of intrigue to this cross-promotional event.

McKee, a former Bellator featherweight champion and Grand Prix winner, holds a professional record of 25-2 and is currently on a three-fight win streak. His opponent, Razhabali Shaidulloev, boasts an undefeated 19-0 record, with every victory coming by way of stoppage, including his last four fights ending in first-round knockouts. The winner will be the first fighter to simultaneously hold featherweight championship status from two major promotions.

PFL CEO PFL CEO John Martin expressed his full support for McKee's pursuit of history, highlighting the PFL's commitment to delivering exciting fights through strategic partnerships. RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the historic and revolutionary nature of this collaboration between the two promotions, with both Shaidulloev and McKee set to represent their organizations with honor.