Former Bellator and Rizin bantamweight champion Juan Archuleta said he intends to sign with the UFC before he retires.
Juan Archuleta
Ideal scenario to walk away with a storybook ending. Finish off the last three or four years of opportunity I have right now and just ride off into the sunset. Obviously, I have to bring something of value to the UFC for them to sign me, and right now it’s like they want to see people that want to fight and people that want to end fights. If this doesn’t happen, signing up with RIZIN on New Year’s to make one more run at the featherweight title there.
The 38-year-old last fought in September 2025 at Borroka Presents XFC 53, where he defeated Jose Johnson by choke in the second round. His record stands at 31 wins and seven losses.
